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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.31, 2,766.34 and 691.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.31, 2,766.34 and 691.87 is: 1,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.31 : 2,766.34 = 691.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.31/2,766.34 = 691.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.31x = 2,766.34 × 691.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.31x = 1,913,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,947.66/1,845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.20

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