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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.94, 2,689.40 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.94, 2,689.40 and 637.88 is: 956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.94 : 2,689.40 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.94/2,689.40 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.94x = 2,689.40 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.94x = 1,715,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,502.62/1,792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.81

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