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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.60, 2,688.94 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.60, 2,688.94 and 622.64 is: 933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.60 : 2,688.94 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.60/2,688.94 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.60x = 2,688.94 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.60x = 1,674,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,241.60/1,792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.97

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