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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.22, 2,688.38 and 767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.22, 2,688.38 and 767.94 is: 1,151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.22 : 2,688.38 = 767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.22/2,688.38 = 767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.22x = 2,688.38 × 767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.22x = 2,064,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,514.54/1,793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.29

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