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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.98, 2,689.64 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.98, 2,689.64 and 622.80 is: 934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.98 : 2,689.64 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.98/2,689.64 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.98x = 2,689.64 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.98x = 1,675,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,107.79/1,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.26

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