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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.69, 2,683.95 and 693.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.69, 2,683.95 and 693.82 is: 1,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.69 : 2,683.95 = 693.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.69/2,683.95 = 693.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.69x = 2,683.95 × 693.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.69x = 1,862,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,178.19/1,788.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.08

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