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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.25, 2,691.34 and 699.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.25, 2,691.34 and 699.38 is: 1,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.25 : 2,691.34 = 699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.25/2,691.34 = 699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.25x = 2,691.34 × 699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.25x = 1,882,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,269.37/1,794.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.06

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