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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.68, 2,673.14 and 795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.68, 2,673.14 and 795.20 is: 1,193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.68 : 2,673.14 = 795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.68/2,673.14 = 795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.68x = 2,673.14 × 795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.68x = 2,125,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,689.60/1,781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.08

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