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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.49, 2,689.02 and 682.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.49, 2,689.02 and 682.37 is: 1,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.49 : 2,689.02 = 682.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.49/2,689.02 = 682.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.49x = 2,689.02 × 682.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.49x = 1,834,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,920.26/1,792.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.67

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