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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.05, 2,688.89 and 1,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.05, 2,688.89 and 1,062.86 is: 1,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.05 : 2,688.89 = 1,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.05/2,688.89 = 1,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.05x = 2,688.89 × 1,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.05x = 2,857,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,894.87/1,795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.10

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