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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.62, 2,689.28 and 697.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.62, 2,689.28 and 697.09 is: 1,045.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.62 : 2,689.28 = 697.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.62/2,689.28 = 697.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.62x = 2,689.28 × 697.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.62x = 1,874,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,670.20/1,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.77

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