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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.50, 2,762.39 and 687.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.50, 2,762.39 and 687.25 is: 1,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.50 : 2,762.39 = 687.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.50/2,762.39 = 687.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.50x = 2,762.39 × 687.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.50x = 1,898,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,452.53/1,841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.93

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