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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.74, 2,793.72 and 691.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.74, 2,793.72 and 691.55 is: 1,037.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.74 : 2,793.72 = 691.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.74/2,793.72 = 691.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.74x = 2,793.72 × 691.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.74x = 1,931,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,983.10/1,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.73

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