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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.90, 2,688.60 and 752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.90, 2,688.60 and 752.16 is: 1,128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.90 : 2,688.60 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.90/2,688.60 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.90x = 2,688.60 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.90x = 2,022,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,257.38/1,791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.55

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