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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.86, 2,787.57 and 688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.86, 2,787.57 and 688.68 is: 1,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.86 : 2,787.57 = 688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.86/2,787.57 = 688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.86x = 2,787.57 × 688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.86x = 1,919,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,743.71/1,858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.75

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