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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.96, 2,684.94 and 491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.96, 2,684.94 and 491.44 is: 737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.96 : 2,684.94 = 491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.96/2,684.94 = 491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.96x = 2,684.94 × 491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.96x = 1,319,486.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,486.91/1,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.16

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