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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.81, 2,691.95 and 698.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.81, 2,691.95 and 698.18 is: 1,047.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.81 : 2,691.95 = 698.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.81/2,691.95 = 698.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.81x = 2,691.95 × 698.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.81x = 1,879,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,448.70/1,793.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.74

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