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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.84, 1,773.68 and 689.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.84, 1,773.68 and 689.42 is: 1,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.84 : 1,773.68 = 689.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.84/1,773.68 = 689.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.84x = 1,773.68 × 689.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.84x = 1,222,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,810.47/1,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.79

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