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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.45, 2,688.22 and 622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.45, 2,688.22 and 622.36 is: 933.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.45 : 2,688.22 = 622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.45/2,688.22 = 622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.45x = 2,688.22 × 622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.45x = 1,673,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,040.60/1,792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.38

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