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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.93, 2,686.29 and 696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.93, 2,686.29 and 696.04 is: 1,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.93 : 2,686.29 = 696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.93/2,686.29 = 696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.93x = 2,686.29 × 696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.93x = 1,869,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,758.58/1,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.43

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