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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.98, 2,687.73 and 928.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.98, 2,687.73 and 928.90 is: 1,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.98 : 2,687.73 = 928.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.98/2,687.73 = 928.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.98x = 2,687.73 × 928.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.98x = 2,496,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,632.40/1,793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.67

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