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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.63, 2,763.65 and 687.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.63, 2,763.65 and 687.38 is: 1,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.63 : 2,763.65 = 687.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.63/2,763.65 = 687.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.63x = 2,763.65 × 687.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.63x = 1,899,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,665.64/1,841.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.52

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