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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.85, 2,694.77 and 700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.85, 2,694.77 and 700.27 is: 1,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.85 : 2,694.77 = 700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.85/2,694.77 = 700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.85x = 2,694.77 × 700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.85x = 1,887,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,066.59/1,795.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.79

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