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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.02, 2,691.30 and 870.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.02, 2,691.30 and 870.62 is: 1,306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.02 : 2,691.30 = 870.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.02/2,691.30 = 870.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.02x = 2,691.30 × 870.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.02x = 2,343,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,099.61/1,794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.06

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