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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.70, 2,786.24 and 688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.70, 2,786.24 and 688.38 is: 1,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.70 : 2,786.24 = 688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.70/2,786.24 = 688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.70x = 2,786.24 × 688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.70x = 1,917,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,991.89/1,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.90

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