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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.31, 2,694.20 and 699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.31, 2,694.20 and 699.68 is: 1,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.31 : 2,694.20 = 699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.31/2,694.20 = 699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.31x = 2,694.20 × 699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.31x = 1,885,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,077.86/1,795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.00

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