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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.54, 2,681.79 and 692.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.54, 2,681.79 and 692.61 is: 1,038.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.54 : 2,681.79 = 692.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.54/2,681.79 = 692.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.54x = 2,681.79 × 692.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.54x = 1,857,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,434.57/1,788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.52

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