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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.69, 2,685.57 and 1,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.69, 2,685.57 and 1,010.32 is: 1,513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.69 : 2,685.57 = 1,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.69/2,685.57 = 1,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.69x = 2,685.57 × 1,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.69x = 2,713,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,285.08/1,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.53

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