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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794, 2,690.97 and 699.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794, 2,690.97 and 699.11 is: 1,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794 : 2,690.97 = 699.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794/2,690.97 = 699.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794x = 2,690.97 × 699.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794x = 1,881,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,284.04/1,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.65

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