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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.51, 2,695.41 and 701.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.51, 2,695.41 and 701.66 is: 1,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.51 : 2,695.41 = 701.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.51/2,695.41 = 701.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.51x = 2,695.41 × 701.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.51x = 1,891,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,268.12/1,796.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.74

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