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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.06, 2,766.78 and 690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.06, 2,766.78 and 690 is: 1,034.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.06 : 2,766.78 = 690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.06/2,766.78 = 690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.06x = 2,766.78 × 690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.06x = 1,909,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,078.20/1,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.70

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