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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.88, 2,688.63 and 697.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.88, 2,688.63 and 697.10 is: 1,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.88 : 2,688.63 = 697.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.88/2,688.63 = 697.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.88x = 2,688.63 × 697.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.88x = 1,874,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,230.53/1,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.38

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