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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.08, 2,692.60 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.08, 2,692.60 and 496.50 is: 744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.08 : 2,692.60 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.08/2,692.60 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.08x = 2,692.60 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.08x = 1,336,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,875.90/1,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.74

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