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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.29, 2,687.04 and 697.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.29, 2,687.04 and 697.53 is: 1,045.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.29 : 2,687.04 = 697.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.29/2,687.04 = 697.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.29x = 2,687.04 × 697.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.29x = 1,874,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,291.01/1,792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.75

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