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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.96, 2,779.34 and 683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.96, 2,779.34 and 683.06 is: 1,025.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.96 : 2,779.34 = 683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.96/2,779.34 = 683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.96x = 2,779.34 × 683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.96x = 1,898,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,455.98/1,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.11

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