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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.72, 2,691.63 and 1,209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.72, 2,691.63 and 1,209.39 is: 1,813.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.72 : 2,691.63 = 1,209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.72/2,691.63 = 1,209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.72x = 2,691.63 × 1,209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.72x = 3,255,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,230.41/1,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.78

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