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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.60, 2,691.90 and 822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.60, 2,691.90 and 822.60 is: 1,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.60 : 2,691.90 = 822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.60/2,691.90 = 822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.60x = 2,691.90 × 822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.60x = 2,214,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,356.94/1,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.90

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