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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.51, 2,696.91 and 702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.51, 2,696.91 and 702.66 is: 1,054.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.51 : 2,696.91 = 702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.51/2,696.91 = 702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.51x = 2,696.91 × 702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.51x = 1,895,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,010.78/1,797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.24

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