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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.11, 2,694.68 and 686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.11, 2,694.68 and 686.28 is: 1,029.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.11 : 2,694.68 = 686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.11/2,694.68 = 686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.11x = 2,694.68 × 686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.11x = 1,849,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,304.99/1,797.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.04

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