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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.26, 2,688.54 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.26, 2,688.54 and 622.08 is: 933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.26 : 2,688.54 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.26/2,688.54 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.26x = 2,688.54 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.26x = 1,672,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,486.96/1,792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.17

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