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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.37, 2,787.75 and 688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.37, 2,787.75 and 688.23 is: 1,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.37 : 2,787.75 = 688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.37/2,787.75 = 688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.37x = 2,787.75 × 688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.37x = 1,918,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,613.18/1,858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.42

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