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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.78, 2,686.26 and 913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.78, 2,686.26 and 913.82 is: 1,370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.78 : 2,686.26 = 913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.78/2,686.26 = 913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.78x = 2,686.26 × 913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.78x = 2,454,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,758.11/1,790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.78

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