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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.65, 2,687.60 and 750.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.65, 2,687.60 and 750.61 is: 1,125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.65 : 2,687.60 = 750.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.65/2,687.60 = 750.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.65x = 2,687.60 × 750.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.65x = 2,017,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,326.00/1,791.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.96

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