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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.29, 2,794.94 and 693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.29, 2,794.94 and 693.55 is: 1,040.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.29 : 2,794.94 = 693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.29/2,794.94 = 693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.29x = 2,794.94 × 693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.29x = 1,938,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,430.64/1,863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.33

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