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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.74, 2,792.22 and 690.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.74, 2,792.22 and 690.54 is: 1,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.74 : 2,792.22 = 690.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.74/2,792.22 = 690.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.74x = 2,792.22 × 690.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.74x = 1,928,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,136.15/1,860.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.22

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