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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.82, 2,766.46 and 689.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.82, 2,766.46 and 689.66 is: 1,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.82 : 2,766.46 = 689.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.82/2,766.46 = 689.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.82x = 2,766.46 × 689.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.82x = 1,907,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,916.80/1,843.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.76

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