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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.96, 2,689.76 and 867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.96, 2,689.76 and 867.68 is: 1,300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.96 : 2,689.76 = 867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.96/2,689.76 = 867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.96x = 2,689.76 × 867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.96x = 2,333,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,850.96/1,793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.95

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