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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.44, 2,759.70 and 685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.44, 2,759.70 and 685.24 is: 1,027.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.44 : 2,759.70 = 685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.44/2,759.70 = 685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.44x = 2,759.70 × 685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.44x = 1,891,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,056.83/1,840.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.50

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