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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.98, 2,690.53 and 752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.98, 2,690.53 and 752.92 is: 1,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.98 : 2,690.53 = 752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.98/2,690.53 = 752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.98x = 2,690.53 × 752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.98x = 2,025,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,745.24/1,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.82

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