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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.15, 2,687.38 and 681.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.15, 2,687.38 and 681.77 is: 1,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.15 : 2,687.38 = 681.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.15/2,687.38 = 681.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.15x = 2,687.38 × 681.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.15x = 1,832,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,175.06/1,792.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.33

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