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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.59, 2,684.35 and 693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.59, 2,684.35 and 693.32 is: 1,039.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.59 : 2,684.35 = 693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.59/2,684.35 = 693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.59x = 2,684.35 × 693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.59x = 1,861,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,110.08/1,789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.96

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