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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.84, 2,686.50 and 695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.84, 2,686.50 and 695.28 is: 1,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.84 : 2,686.50 = 695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.84/2,686.50 = 695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.84x = 2,686.50 × 695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.84x = 1,867,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,869.72/1,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.43

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