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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.85, 2,533.89 and 764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.85, 2,533.89 and 764.96 is: 1,147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.85 : 2,533.89 = 764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.85/2,533.89 = 764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.85x = 2,533.89 × 764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.85x = 1,938,324.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,324.49/1,689.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.04

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