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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.03, 2,803.62 and 698.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.03, 2,803.62 and 698.91 is: 1,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.03 : 2,803.62 = 698.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.03/2,803.62 = 698.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.03x = 2,803.62 × 698.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.03x = 1,959,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,460.54/1,869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.39

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