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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.68, 2,692.02 and 640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.68, 2,692.02 and 640.52 is: 960.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.68 : 2,692.02 = 640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.68/2,692.02 = 640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.68x = 2,692.02 × 640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.68x = 1,724,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,292.65/1,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.78

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