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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.36, 2,691.67 and 495.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.36, 2,691.67 and 495.82 is: 743.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.36 : 2,691.67 = 495.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.36/2,691.67 = 495.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.36x = 2,691.67 × 495.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.36x = 1,334,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,583.82/1,794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.77

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