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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.04, 2,688.72 and 1,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.04, 2,688.72 and 1,061.44 is: 1,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.04 : 2,688.72 = 1,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.04/2,688.72 = 1,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.04x = 2,688.72 × 1,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.04x = 2,853,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,914.96/1,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.44

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