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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.11, 2,686.67 and 750.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.11, 2,686.67 and 750.84 is: 1,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.11 : 2,686.67 = 750.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.11/2,686.67 = 750.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.11x = 2,686.67 × 750.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.11x = 2,017,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,248.29/1,791.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.25

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