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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.91, 2,684.54 and 970.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.91, 2,684.54 and 970.79 is: 1,455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.91 : 2,684.54 = 970.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.91/2,684.54 = 970.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.91x = 2,684.54 × 970.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.91x = 2,606,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,113.59/1,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.19

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