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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.52, 2,691.68 and 495.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.52, 2,691.68 and 495.94 is: 743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.52 : 2,691.68 = 495.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.52/2,691.68 = 495.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.52x = 2,691.68 × 495.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.52x = 1,334,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,911.78/1,794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.88

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