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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.67, 2,688.57 and 969.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.67, 2,688.57 and 969.93 is: 1,455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.67 : 2,688.57 = 969.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.67/2,688.57 = 969.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.67x = 2,688.57 × 969.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.67x = 2,607,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,724.70/1,791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.47

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