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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.40, 2,778.24 and 698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.40, 2,778.24 and 698.40 is: 1,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.40 : 2,778.24 = 698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.40/2,778.24 = 698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.40x = 2,778.24 × 698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.40x = 1,940,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,322.82/1,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.90

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