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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.88, 2,691.76 and 699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.88, 2,691.76 and 699.32 is: 1,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.88 : 2,691.76 = 699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.88/2,691.76 = 699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.88x = 2,691.76 × 699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.88x = 1,882,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,401.60/1,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.18

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