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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.66, 2,686.53 and 695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.66, 2,686.53 and 695.22 is: 1,042.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.66 : 2,686.53 = 695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.66/2,686.53 = 695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.66x = 2,686.53 × 695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.66x = 1,867,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,729.39/1,791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.46

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