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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,857.15, 2,785.96 and 687.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,857.15, 2,785.96 and 687.97 is: 1,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,857.15 : 2,785.96 = 687.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,857.15/2,785.96 = 687.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,857.15x = 2,785.96 × 687.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,857.15x = 1,916,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,656.90/1,857.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.04

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