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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.60, 2,681.97 and 693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.60, 2,681.97 and 693.27 is: 1,039.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.60 : 2,681.97 = 693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.60/2,681.97 = 693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.60x = 2,681.97 × 693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.60x = 1,859,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,329.34/1,788.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.54

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