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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.66, 2,772.04 and 693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.66, 2,772.04 and 693.50 is: 1,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.66 : 2,772.04 = 693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.66/2,772.04 = 693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.66x = 2,772.04 × 693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.66x = 1,922,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,409.74/1,847.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.46

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