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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.70, 2,783.28 and 686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.70, 2,783.28 and 686.44 is: 1,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.70 : 2,783.28 = 686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.70/2,783.28 = 686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.70x = 2,783.28 × 686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.70x = 1,910,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,554.72/1,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.01

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