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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.34, 2,780.10 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.34, 2,780.10 and 699 is: 1,048.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.34 : 2,780.10 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.34/2,780.10 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.34x = 2,780.10 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.34x = 1,943,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,289.90/1,853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.53

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