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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.11, 2,694.65 and 700.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.11, 2,694.65 and 700.22 is: 1,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.11 : 2,694.65 = 700.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.11/2,694.65 = 700.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.11x = 2,694.65 × 700.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.11x = 1,886,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,847.82/1,797.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.93

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