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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.71, 2,686.88 and 695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.71, 2,686.88 and 695.93 is: 1,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.71 : 2,686.88 = 695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.71/2,686.88 = 695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.71x = 2,686.88 × 695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.71x = 1,869,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,863.48/1,791.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.62

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