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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.02, 2,779.53 and 698.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.02, 2,779.53 and 698.50 is: 1,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.02 : 2,779.53 = 698.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.02/2,779.53 = 698.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.02x = 2,779.53 × 698.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.02x = 1,941,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,501.71/1,853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.75

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