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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.27, 2,695.90 and 701.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.27, 2,695.90 and 701.94 is: 1,052.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.27 : 2,695.90 = 701.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.27/2,695.90 = 701.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.27x = 2,695.90 × 701.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.27x = 1,892,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,360.05/1,797.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.91

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