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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.81, 2,746.05 and 676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.81, 2,746.05 and 676.75 is: 1,014.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.81 : 2,746.05 = 676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.81/2,746.05 = 676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.81x = 2,746.05 × 676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.81x = 1,858,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,389.34/1,831.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.51

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