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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.71, 2,690.28 and 696.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.71, 2,690.28 and 696.93 is: 1,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.71 : 2,690.28 = 696.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.71/2,690.28 = 696.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.71x = 2,690.28 × 696.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.71x = 1,874,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,936.84/1,792.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.87

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