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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.31, 2,694.36 and 702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.31, 2,694.36 and 702.44 is: 1,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.31 : 2,694.36 = 702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.31/2,694.36 = 702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.31x = 2,694.36 × 702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.31x = 1,892,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,625.50/1,797.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.03

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