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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.99, 2,688.39 and 817.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.99, 2,688.39 and 817.56 is: 1,226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.99 : 2,688.39 = 817.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.99/2,688.39 = 817.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.99x = 2,688.39 × 817.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.99x = 2,197,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,920.13/1,791.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.52

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