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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.68, 2,688.27 and 790.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.68, 2,688.27 and 790.52 is: 1,186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.68 : 2,688.27 = 790.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.68/2,688.27 = 790.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.68x = 2,688.27 × 790.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.68x = 2,125,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,127.25/1,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.11

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