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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.87, 2,691.49 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.87, 2,691.49 and 699 is: 1,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.87 : 2,691.49 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.87/2,691.49 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.87x = 2,691.49 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.87x = 1,881,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,349.76/1,793.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.77

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