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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.16, 2,692.68 and 928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.16, 2,692.68 and 928.72 is: 1,393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.16 : 2,692.68 = 928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.16/2,692.68 = 928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.16x = 2,692.68 × 928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.16x = 2,500,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,745.77/1,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.83

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