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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.92, 2,686.50 and 620.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.92, 2,686.50 and 620.86 is: 931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.92 : 2,686.50 = 620.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.92/2,686.50 = 620.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.92x = 2,686.50 × 620.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.92x = 1,667,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,940.39/1,790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.33

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