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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.16, 2,690.28 and 638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.16, 2,690.28 and 638.64 is: 958.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.16 : 2,690.28 = 638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.16/2,690.28 = 638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.16x = 2,690.28 × 638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.16x = 1,718,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,120.42/1,793.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.15

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