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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.41, 2,802.93 and 698.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.41, 2,802.93 and 698.38 is: 1,047.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.41 : 2,802.93 = 698.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.41/2,802.93 = 698.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.41x = 2,802.93 × 698.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.41x = 1,957,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,510.25/1,868.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.69

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