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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792, 2,473.23 and 1,093.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792, 2,473.23 and 1,093.78 is: 1,509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792 : 2,473.23 = 1,093.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792/2,473.23 = 1,093.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792x = 2,473.23 × 1,093.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792x = 2,705,169.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,169.51/1,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.58

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