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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.37, 2,682.19 and 923.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.37, 2,682.19 and 923.86 is: 1,383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.37 : 2,682.19 = 923.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.37/2,682.19 = 923.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.37x = 2,682.19 × 923.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.37x = 2,477,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,954.88/1,791.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.28

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