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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.93, 2,687.45 and 969.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.93, 2,687.45 and 969.18 is: 1,454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.93 : 2,687.45 = 969.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.93/2,687.45 = 969.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.93x = 2,687.45 × 969.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.93x = 2,604,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,617.95/1,790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.34

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