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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.13, 2,578.69 and 693.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.13, 2,578.69 and 693.13 is: 1,039.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.13 : 2,578.69 = 693.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.13/2,578.69 = 693.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.13x = 2,578.69 × 693.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.13x = 1,787,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,354.51/1,719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.69

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