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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.48, 2,685.72 and 621.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.48, 2,685.72 and 621.38 is: 932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.48 : 2,685.72 = 621.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.48/2,685.72 = 621.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.48x = 2,685.72 × 621.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.48x = 1,668,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,852.69/1,790.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.07

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