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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.87, 2,694.49 and 701.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.87, 2,694.49 and 701.01 is: 1,051.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.87 : 2,694.49 = 701.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.87/2,694.49 = 701.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.87x = 2,694.49 × 701.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.87x = 1,888,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,864.43/1,795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.78

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