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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.39, 2,686.41 and 695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.39, 2,686.41 and 695.50 is: 1,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.39 : 2,686.41 = 695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.39/2,686.41 = 695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.39x = 2,686.41 × 695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.39x = 1,868,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,394.68/1,791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.99

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