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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.80, 2,798.58 and 695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.80, 2,798.58 and 695.88 is: 1,044.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.80 : 2,798.58 = 695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.80/2,798.58 = 695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.80x = 2,798.58 × 695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.80x = 1,947,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,475.85/1,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.33

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