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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.98, 2,683.43 and 866.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.98, 2,683.43 and 866.97 is: 1,298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.98 : 2,683.43 = 866.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.98/2,683.43 = 866.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.98x = 2,683.43 × 866.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.98x = 2,326,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,453.31/1,790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.98

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