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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.70, 2,688.37 and 696.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.70, 2,688.37 and 696.81 is: 1,044.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.70 : 2,688.37 = 696.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.70/2,688.37 = 696.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.70x = 2,688.37 × 696.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.70x = 1,873,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,283.10/1,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.95

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