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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.24, 2,800.77 and 697.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.24, 2,800.77 and 697.15 is: 1,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.24 : 2,800.77 = 697.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.24/2,800.77 = 697.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.24x = 2,800.77 × 697.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.24x = 1,952,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,553.32/1,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.69

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