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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.47, 2,787.68 and 688.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.47, 2,787.68 and 688.71 is: 1,032.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.47 : 2,787.68 = 688.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.47/2,787.68 = 688.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.47x = 2,787.68 × 688.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.47x = 1,919,915.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,915.27/1,859.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.51

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