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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.53, 2,695.55 and 701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.53, 2,695.55 and 701.26 is: 1,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.53 : 2,695.55 = 701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.53/2,695.55 = 701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.53x = 2,695.55 × 701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.53x = 1,890,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,271.15/1,797.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.60

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