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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.32, 2,652.80 and 794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.32, 2,652.80 and 794.88 is: 1,192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.32 : 2,652.80 = 794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.32/2,652.80 = 794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.32x = 2,652.80 × 794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.32x = 2,108,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,657.66/1,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.46

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