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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.13, 2,802.20 and 698.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.13, 2,802.20 and 698.09 is: 1,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.13 : 2,802.20 = 698.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.13/2,802.20 = 698.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.13x = 2,802.20 × 698.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.13x = 1,956,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,170.30/1,868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.13

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