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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.98, 2,680.98 and 691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.98, 2,680.98 and 691.08 is: 1,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.98 : 2,680.98 = 691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.98/2,680.98 = 691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.98x = 2,680.98 × 691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.98x = 1,852,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,771.66/1,786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.82

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