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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.39, 2,683.47 and 693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.39, 2,683.47 and 693.46 is: 1,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.39 : 2,683.47 = 693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.39/2,683.47 = 693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.39x = 2,683.47 × 693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.39x = 1,860,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,865.69/1,789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.95

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