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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.15, 2,685.86 and 913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.15, 2,685.86 and 913.95 is: 1,370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.15 : 2,685.86 = 913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.15/2,685.86 = 913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.15x = 2,685.86 × 913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.15x = 2,454,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,741.75/1,791.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.49

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