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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.06, 2,695.61 and 498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.06, 2,695.61 and 498.63 is: 747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.06 : 2,695.61 = 498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.06/2,695.61 = 498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.06x = 2,695.61 × 498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.06x = 1,344,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,109.52/1,797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.95

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