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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.73, 2,786.42 and 688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.73, 2,786.42 and 688.48 is: 1,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.73 : 2,786.42 = 688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.73/2,786.42 = 688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.73x = 2,786.42 × 688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.73x = 1,918,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,389.20/1,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.10

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