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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.48, 2,686.56 and 695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.48, 2,686.56 and 695.28 is: 1,042.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.48 : 2,686.56 = 695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.48/2,686.56 = 695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.48x = 2,686.56 × 695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.48x = 1,867,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,911.44/1,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.66

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