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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.06, 2,693.82 and 699.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.06, 2,693.82 and 699.43 is: 1,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.06 : 2,693.82 = 699.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.06/2,693.82 = 699.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.06x = 2,693.82 × 699.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.06x = 1,884,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,138.52/1,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.62

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