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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.72, 2,629.42 and 698.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.72, 2,629.42 and 698.84 is: 1,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.72 : 2,629.42 = 698.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.72/2,629.42 = 698.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.72x = 2,629.42 × 698.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.72x = 1,837,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,543.87/1,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.80

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