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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.41, 2,688.41 and 622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.41, 2,688.41 and 622.21 is: 933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.41 : 2,688.41 = 622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.41/2,688.41 = 622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.41x = 2,688.41 × 622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.41x = 1,672,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,750.42/1,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.24

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