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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.38, 2,683.89 and 924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.38, 2,683.89 and 924.78 is: 1,384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.38 : 2,683.89 = 924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.38/2,683.89 = 924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.38x = 2,683.89 × 924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.38x = 2,482,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,007.79/1,792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.76

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