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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794, 2,689.46 and 623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794, 2,689.46 and 623.27 is: 934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794 : 2,689.46 = 623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794/2,689.46 = 623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794x = 2,689.46 × 623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794x = 1,676,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,259.73/1,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.37

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