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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.06, 2,762.97 and 688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.06, 2,762.97 and 688 is: 1,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.06 : 2,762.97 = 688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.06/2,762.97 = 688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.06x = 2,762.97 × 688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.06x = 1,900,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,923.36/1,843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.40

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