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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.81, 2,762.46 and 688.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.81, 2,762.46 and 688.29 is: 1,031.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.81 : 2,762.46 = 688.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.81/2,762.46 = 688.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.81x = 2,762.46 × 688.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.81x = 1,901,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,373.59/1,842.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.78

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