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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.87, 2,689.86 and 929.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.87, 2,689.86 and 929.79 is: 1,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.87 : 2,689.86 = 929.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.87/2,689.86 = 929.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.87x = 2,689.86 × 929.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.87x = 2,501,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,004.93/1,794.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.42

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