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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.08, 2,691.42 and 698.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.08, 2,691.42 and 698.42 is: 1,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.08 : 2,691.42 = 698.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.08/2,691.42 = 698.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.08x = 2,691.42 × 698.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.08x = 1,879,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,741.56/1,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.75

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