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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.36, 2,768.30 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.36, 2,768.30 and 691 is: 1,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.36 : 2,768.30 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.36/2,768.30 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.36x = 2,768.30 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.36x = 1,912,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,895.30/1,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.60

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