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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.45, 2,687.81 and 867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.45, 2,687.81 and 867.75 is: 1,300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.45 : 2,687.81 = 867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.45/2,687.81 = 867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.45x = 2,687.81 × 867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.45x = 2,332,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,342.79/1,793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.48

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