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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.93, 2,688.32 and 751.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.93, 2,688.32 and 751.35 is: 1,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.93 : 2,688.32 = 751.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.93/2,688.32 = 751.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.93x = 2,688.32 × 751.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.93x = 2,019,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,869.23/1,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.20

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