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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,857.09, 2,785.33 and 687.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,857.09, 2,785.33 and 687.65 is: 1,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,857.09 : 2,785.33 = 687.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,857.09/2,785.33 = 687.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,857.09x = 2,785.33 × 687.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,857.09x = 1,915,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,332.17/1,857.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.36

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