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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.92, 2,876.17 and 685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.92, 2,876.17 and 685 is: 1,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.92 : 2,876.17 = 685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.92/2,876.17 = 685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.92x = 2,876.17 × 685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.92x = 1,970,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,176.45/1,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.25

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