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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.91, 2,687.66 and 751.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.91, 2,687.66 and 751.94 is: 1,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.91 : 2,687.66 = 751.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.91/2,687.66 = 751.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.91x = 2,687.66 × 751.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.91x = 2,020,959.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,959.06/1,791.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.82

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