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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.52, 2,649.90 and 792.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.52, 2,649.90 and 792.94 is: 1,188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.52 : 2,649.90 = 792.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.52/2,649.90 = 792.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.52x = 2,649.90 × 792.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.52x = 2,101,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,205.08/1,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.79

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