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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793, 2,689.74 and 767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793, 2,689.74 and 767.24 is: 1,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793 : 2,689.74 = 767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793/2,689.74 = 767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793x = 2,689.74 × 767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793x = 2,063,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,676.12/1,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.96

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