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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.50, 2,693.12 and 700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.50, 2,693.12 and 700.11 is: 1,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.50 : 2,693.12 = 700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.50/2,693.12 = 700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.50x = 2,693.12 × 700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.50x = 1,885,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,476.74/1,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.11

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