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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.58, 2,801.97 and 698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.58, 2,801.97 and 698.76 is: 1,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.58 : 2,801.97 = 698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.58/2,801.97 = 698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.58x = 2,801.97 × 698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.58x = 1,957,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,904.56/1,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.80

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