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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.37, 2,691.72 and 869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.37, 2,691.72 and 869.10 is: 1,303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.37 : 2,691.72 = 869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.37/2,691.72 = 869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.37x = 2,691.72 × 869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.37x = 2,339,385.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,385.25/1,794.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.74

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