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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.69, 2,689.03 and 697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.69, 2,689.03 and 697.16 is: 1,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.69 : 2,689.03 = 697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.69/2,689.03 = 697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.69x = 2,689.03 × 697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.69x = 1,874,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,691.75/1,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.74

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