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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.13, 2,693.63 and 700.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.13, 2,693.63 and 700.90 is: 1,050.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.13 : 2,693.63 = 700.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.13/2,693.63 = 700.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.13x = 2,693.63 × 700.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.13x = 1,887,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,960.29/1,797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.54

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