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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.54, 2,687.70 and 805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.54, 2,687.70 and 805.16 is: 1,207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.54 : 2,687.70 = 805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.54/2,687.70 = 805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.54x = 2,687.70 × 805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.54x = 2,164,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,028.53/1,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.24

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