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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.70, 2,692.85 and 699.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.70, 2,692.85 and 699.91 is: 1,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.70 : 2,692.85 = 699.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.70/2,692.85 = 699.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.70x = 2,692.85 × 699.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.70x = 1,884,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,742.41/1,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.59

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