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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.74, 2,684.98 and 865.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.74, 2,684.98 and 865.94 is: 1,299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.74 : 2,684.98 = 865.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.74/2,684.98 = 865.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.74x = 2,684.98 × 865.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.74x = 2,325,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,031.58/1,789.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.09

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