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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.39, 2,688.03 and 925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.39, 2,688.03 and 925.50 is: 1,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.39 : 2,688.03 = 925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.39/2,688.03 = 925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.39x = 2,688.03 × 925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.39x = 2,487,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,771.77/1,791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.74

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