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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.01, 2,682.91 and 693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.01, 2,682.91 and 693.08 is: 1,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.01 : 2,682.91 = 693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.01/2,682.91 = 693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.01x = 2,682.91 × 693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.01x = 1,859,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,469.53/1,789.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.38

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