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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.59, 2,686.65 and 925.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.59, 2,686.65 and 925.51 is: 1,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.59 : 2,686.65 = 925.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.59/2,686.65 = 925.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.59x = 2,686.65 × 925.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.59x = 2,486,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,521.44/1,790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.66

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