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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.08, 2,683.92 and 693.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.08, 2,683.92 and 693.42 is: 1,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.08 : 2,683.92 = 693.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.08/2,683.92 = 693.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.08x = 2,683.92 × 693.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.08x = 1,861,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,083.81/1,789.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.25

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