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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.93, 2,683.52 and 679.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.93, 2,683.52 and 679.33 is: 1,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.93 : 2,683.52 = 679.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.93/2,683.52 = 679.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.93x = 2,683.52 × 679.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.93x = 1,822,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,995.64/1,789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.47

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