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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.02, 2,652.84 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.02, 2,652.84 and 794.40 is: 1,191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.02 : 2,652.84 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.02/2,652.84 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.02x = 2,652.84 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.02x = 2,107,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,416.10/1,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.96

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