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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.28, 2,768.76 and 691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.28, 2,768.76 and 691.12 is: 1,036.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.28 : 2,768.76 = 691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.28/2,768.76 = 691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.28x = 2,768.76 × 691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.28x = 1,913,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,545.41/1,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.99

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