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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.51, 2,688.46 and 818.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.51, 2,688.46 and 818.39 is: 1,227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.51 : 2,688.46 = 818.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.51/2,688.46 = 818.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.51x = 2,688.46 × 818.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.51x = 2,200,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,208.78/1,792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.45

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