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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.61, 2,691.63 and 928.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.61, 2,691.63 and 928.53 is: 1,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.61 : 2,691.63 = 928.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.61/2,691.63 = 928.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.61x = 2,691.63 × 928.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.61x = 2,499,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,259.20/1,793.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.42

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