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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.14, 2,687.25 and 926.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.14, 2,687.25 and 926.06 is: 1,389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.14 : 2,687.25 = 926.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.14/2,687.25 = 926.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.14x = 2,687.25 × 926.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.14x = 2,488,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,554.74/1,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.37

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