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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.65, 2,686.41 and 737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.65, 2,686.41 and 737.17 is: 1,105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.65 : 2,686.41 = 737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.65/2,686.41 = 737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.65x = 2,686.41 × 737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.65x = 1,980,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,334.14/1,791.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.31

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