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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.95, 2,654.17 and 891.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.95, 2,654.17 and 891.91 is: 1,337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.95 : 2,654.17 = 891.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.95/2,654.17 = 891.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.95x = 2,654.17 × 891.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.95x = 2,367,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,281.85/1,769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.48

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