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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.60, 2,533.82 and 688.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.60, 2,533.82 and 688.92 is: 1,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.60 : 2,533.82 = 688.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.60/2,533.82 = 688.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.60x = 2,533.82 × 688.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.60x = 1,745,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,600.58/1,689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.15

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