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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.39, 2,690.88 and 698.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.39, 2,690.88 and 698.61 is: 1,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.39 : 2,690.88 = 698.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.39/2,690.88 = 698.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.39x = 2,690.88 × 698.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.39x = 1,879,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,875.68/1,794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.64

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