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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.56, 2,779.26 and 699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.56, 2,779.26 and 699.40 is: 1,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.56 : 2,779.26 = 699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.56/2,779.26 = 699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.56x = 2,779.26 × 699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.56x = 1,943,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,814.44/1,853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.69

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