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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.99, 2,687.67 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.99, 2,687.67 and 493.38 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.99 : 2,687.67 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.99/2,687.67 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.99x = 2,687.67 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.99x = 1,326,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,042.62/1,791.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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