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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.04, 2,649.87 and 792.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.04, 2,649.87 and 792.12 is: 1,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.04 : 2,649.87 = 792.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.04/2,649.87 = 792.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.04x = 2,649.87 × 792.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.04x = 2,099,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,015.02/1,768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.20

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