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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.79, 2,684.24 and 693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.79, 2,684.24 and 693.10 is: 1,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.79 : 2,684.24 = 693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.79/2,684.24 = 693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.79x = 2,684.24 × 693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.79x = 1,860,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,446.74/1,788.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.06

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