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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.63, 2,652.95 and 794.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.63, 2,652.95 and 794.05 is: 1,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.63 : 2,652.95 = 794.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.63/2,652.95 = 794.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.63x = 2,652.95 × 794.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.63x = 2,106,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,574.95/1,768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.08

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