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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.70, 2,786.25 and 688.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.70, 2,786.25 and 688.37 is: 1,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.70 : 2,786.25 = 688.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.70/2,786.25 = 688.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.70x = 2,786.25 × 688.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.70x = 1,917,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,970.91/1,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.89

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