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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.66, 2,791.22 and 690.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.66, 2,791.22 and 690.53 is: 1,035.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.66 : 2,791.22 = 690.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.66/2,791.22 = 690.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.66x = 2,791.22 × 690.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.66x = 1,927,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,403.74/1,860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.87

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