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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.66, 2,689.10 and 914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.66, 2,689.10 and 914.74 is: 1,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.66 : 2,689.10 = 914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.66/2,689.10 = 914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.66x = 2,689.10 × 914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.66x = 2,459,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,827.33/1,791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.93

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