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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.25, 2,686.71 and 605.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.25, 2,686.71 and 605.29 is: 907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.25 : 2,686.71 = 605.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.25/2,686.71 = 605.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.25x = 2,686.71 × 605.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.25x = 1,626,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,225.26/1,791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.87

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