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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.70, 2,689.87 and 697.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.70, 2,689.87 and 697.81 is: 1,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.70 : 2,689.87 = 697.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.70/2,689.87 = 697.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.70x = 2,689.87 × 697.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.70x = 1,877,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,018.18/1,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.45

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