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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.54, 2,689.47 and 1,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.54, 2,689.47 and 1,061.94 is: 1,594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.54 : 2,689.47 = 1,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.54/2,689.47 = 1,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.54x = 2,689.47 × 1,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.54x = 2,856,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,055.77/1,791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.19

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