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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.31, 2,797.06 and 695.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.31, 2,797.06 and 695.27 is: 1,042.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.31 : 2,797.06 = 695.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.31/2,797.06 = 695.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.31x = 2,797.06 × 695.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.31x = 1,944,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,707.98/1,865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.56

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