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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.16, 2,686.74 and 492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.16, 2,686.74 and 492.64 is: 738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.16 : 2,686.74 = 492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.16/2,686.74 = 492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.16x = 2,686.74 × 492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.16x = 1,323,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,595.59/1,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.96

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