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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.75, 2,688.43 and 969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.75, 2,688.43 and 969.06 is: 1,454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.75 : 2,688.43 = 969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.75/2,688.43 = 969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.75x = 2,688.43 × 969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.75x = 2,605,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,249.98/1,791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.03

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