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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.85, 2,689.32 and 916.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.85, 2,689.32 and 916.15 is: 1,372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.85 : 2,689.32 = 916.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.85/2,689.32 = 916.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.85x = 2,689.32 × 916.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.85x = 2,463,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,820.52/1,794.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.72

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