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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.66, 2,763.21 and 687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.66, 2,763.21 and 687.50 is: 1,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.66 : 2,763.21 = 687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.66/2,763.21 = 687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.66x = 2,763.21 × 687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.66x = 1,899,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,706.88/1,841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.52

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