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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.41, 2,779.34 and 698.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.41, 2,779.34 and 698.97 is: 1,048.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.41 : 2,779.34 = 698.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.41/2,779.34 = 698.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.41x = 2,779.34 × 698.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.41x = 1,942,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,671.78/1,852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.73

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