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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693, 1,039.50 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693, 1,039.50 and 180 is: 270

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693 : 1,039.50 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693/1,039.50 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693x = 1,039.50 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693x = 187,110
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,110/693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270

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