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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.57, 2,686.70 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.57, 2,686.70 and 621.27 is: 931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.57 : 2,686.70 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.57/2,686.70 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.57x = 2,686.70 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.57x = 1,669,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,166.11/1,791.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.68

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