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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.92, 2,696.76 and 701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.92, 2,696.76 and 701.96 is: 1,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.92 : 2,696.76 = 701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.92/2,696.76 = 701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.92x = 2,696.76 × 701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.92x = 1,893,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,017.65/1,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.89

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