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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.81, 2,695.19 and 701.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.81, 2,695.19 and 701.93 is: 1,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.81 : 2,695.19 = 701.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.81/2,695.19 = 701.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.81x = 2,695.19 × 701.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.81x = 1,891,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,837.95/1,796.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.89

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