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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.54, 2,797.61 and 695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.54, 2,797.61 and 695.41 is: 1,043.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.54 : 2,797.61 = 695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.54/2,797.61 = 695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.54x = 2,797.61 × 695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.54x = 1,945,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,475.50/1,864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.41

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