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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.97, 2,690.28 and 869.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.97, 2,690.28 and 869.22 is: 1,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.97 : 2,690.28 = 869.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.97/2,690.28 = 869.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.97x = 2,690.28 × 869.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.97x = 2,338,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,445.18/1,793.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.50

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