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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.66, 2,686.62 and 681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.66, 2,686.62 and 681.27 is: 1,021.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.66 : 2,686.62 = 681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.66/2,686.62 = 681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.66x = 2,686.62 × 681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.66x = 1,830,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,313.61/1,791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.57

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