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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.68, 2,684.46 and 815.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.68, 2,684.46 and 815.77 is: 1,223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.68 : 2,684.46 = 815.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.68/2,684.46 = 815.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.68x = 2,684.46 × 815.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.68x = 2,189,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,903.76/1,789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.63

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