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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.08, 2,762.76 and 687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.08, 2,762.76 and 687.44 is: 1,031.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.08 : 2,762.76 = 687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.08/2,762.76 = 687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.08x = 2,762.76 × 687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.08x = 1,899,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,231.73/1,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.03

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