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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.78, 2,688.09 and 738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.78, 2,688.09 and 738.26 is: 1,106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.78 : 2,688.09 = 738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.78/2,688.09 = 738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.78x = 2,688.09 × 738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.78x = 1,984,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,518.32/1,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.95

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