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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.72, 2,781.06 and 699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.72, 2,781.06 and 699.48 is: 1,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.72 : 2,781.06 = 699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.72/2,781.06 = 699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.72x = 2,781.06 × 699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.72x = 1,945,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,295.85/1,853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.40

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