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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.96, 2,686.76 and 865.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.96, 2,686.76 and 865.68 is: 1,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.96 : 2,686.76 = 865.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.96/2,686.76 = 865.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.96x = 2,686.76 × 865.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.96x = 2,325,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,874.40/1,791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.95

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