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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.05, 2,711.72 and 698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.05, 2,711.72 and 698.20 is: 1,046.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.05 : 2,711.72 = 698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.05/2,711.72 = 698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.05x = 2,711.72 × 698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.05x = 1,893,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,319.41/1,809.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.58

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