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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.11, 2,682 and 693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.11, 2,682 and 693.24 is: 1,039.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.11 : 2,682 = 693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.11/2,682 = 693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.11x = 2,682 × 693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.11x = 1,859,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,269.68/1,789.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.21

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