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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.66, 2,696.40 and 701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.66, 2,696.40 and 701.55 is: 1,052.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.66 : 2,696.40 = 701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.66/2,696.40 = 701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.66x = 2,696.40 × 701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.66x = 1,891,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,659.42/1,797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.29

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