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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.35, 2,687.38 and 854.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.35, 2,687.38 and 854.91 is: 1,281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.35 : 2,687.38 = 854.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.35/2,687.38 = 854.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.35x = 2,687.38 × 854.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.35x = 2,297,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,465.90/1,792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.82

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