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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.10, 2,683.59 and 693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.10, 2,683.59 and 693.70 is: 1,040.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.10 : 2,683.59 = 693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.10/2,683.59 = 693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.10x = 2,683.59 × 693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.10x = 1,861,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,606.38/1,789.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.53

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