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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.97, 2,765.86 and 689.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.97, 2,765.86 and 689.63 is: 1,034.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.97 : 2,765.86 = 689.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.97/2,765.86 = 689.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.97x = 2,765.86 × 689.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.97x = 1,907,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,404.48/1,843.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.40

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