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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.43, 2,797.34 and 694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.43, 2,797.34 and 694.98 is: 1,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.43 : 2,797.34 = 694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.43/2,797.34 = 694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.43x = 2,797.34 × 694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.43x = 1,944,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,091.88/1,865.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.17

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