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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.32, 2,654.30 and 795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.32, 2,654.30 and 795.88 is: 1,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.32 : 2,654.30 = 795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.32/2,654.30 = 795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.32x = 2,654.30 × 795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.32x = 2,112,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,504.28/1,769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.96

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