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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.38, 2,764.89 and 689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.38, 2,764.89 and 689.22 is: 1,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.38 : 2,764.89 = 689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.38/2,764.89 = 689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.38x = 2,764.89 × 689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.38x = 1,905,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,617.49/1,843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.76

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