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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.45, 2,687.52 and 621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.45, 2,687.52 and 621.41 is: 932.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.45 : 2,687.52 = 621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.45/2,687.52 = 621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.45x = 2,687.52 × 621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.45x = 1,670,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,035.26/1,791.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.23

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