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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.58, 2,687.38 and 817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.58, 2,687.38 and 817 is: 1,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.58 : 2,687.38 = 817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.58/2,687.38 = 817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.58x = 2,687.38 × 817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.58x = 2,195,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,589.46/1,791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.50

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