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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.97, 2,785.14 and 687.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.97, 2,785.14 and 687.51 is: 1,031.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.97 : 2,785.14 = 687.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.97/2,785.14 = 687.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.97x = 2,785.14 × 687.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.97x = 1,914,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,811.60/1,856.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.15

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