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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.84, 2,685.44 and 803.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.84, 2,685.44 and 803.93 is: 1,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.84 : 2,685.44 = 803.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.84/2,685.44 = 803.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.84x = 2,685.44 × 803.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.84x = 2,158,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,888.33/1,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.84

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