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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.63, 2,775.81 and 698.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.63, 2,775.81 and 698.19 is: 1,046.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.63 : 2,775.81 = 698.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.63/2,775.81 = 698.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.63x = 2,775.81 × 698.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.63x = 1,938,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,042.78/1,851.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.67

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