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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.60, 2,766.72 and 691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.60, 2,766.72 and 691.04 is: 1,035.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.60 : 2,766.72 = 691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.60/2,766.72 = 691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.60x = 2,766.72 × 691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.60x = 1,911,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,914.19/1,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.93

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