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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.72, 2,688.08 and 817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.72, 2,688.08 and 817 is: 1,225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.72 : 2,688.08 = 817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.72/2,688.08 = 817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.72x = 2,688.08 × 817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.72x = 2,196,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,161.36/1,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.73

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