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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.66, 2,700.37 and 690.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.66, 2,700.37 and 690.35 is: 1,034.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.66 : 2,700.37 = 690.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.66/2,700.37 = 690.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.66x = 2,700.37 × 690.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.66x = 1,864,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,200.43/1,801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.71

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