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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.64, 2,691.12 and 1,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.64, 2,691.12 and 1,064.32 is: 1,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.64 : 2,691.12 = 1,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.64/2,691.12 = 1,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.64x = 2,691.12 × 1,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.64x = 2,864,212.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,212.84/1,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.98

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