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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.93, 2,654.30 and 794.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.93, 2,654.30 and 794.83 is: 1,192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.93 : 2,654.30 = 794.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.93/2,654.30 = 794.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.93x = 2,654.30 × 794.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.93x = 2,109,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,717.27/1,768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.65

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