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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.74, 2,688.65 and 751.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.74, 2,688.65 and 751.66 is: 1,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.74 : 2,688.65 = 751.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.74/2,688.65 = 751.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.74x = 2,688.65 × 751.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.74x = 2,020,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,950.66/1,791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.93

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