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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.78, 2,686.31 and 925.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.78, 2,686.31 and 925.54 is: 1,387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.78 : 2,686.31 = 925.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.78/2,686.31 = 925.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.78x = 2,686.31 × 925.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.78x = 2,486,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,287.36/1,791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.61

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