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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.52, 2,688.20 and 867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.52, 2,688.20 and 867.36 is: 1,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.52 : 2,688.20 = 867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.52/2,688.20 = 867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.52x = 2,688.20 × 867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.52x = 2,331,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,637.15/1,794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.31

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