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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.85, 2,681.86 and 911.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.85, 2,681.86 and 911.15 is: 1,365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.85 : 2,681.86 = 911.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.85/2,681.86 = 911.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.85x = 2,681.86 × 911.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.85x = 2,443,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,561.05/1,789.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.23

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