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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.26, 2,693.12 and 496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.26, 2,693.12 and 496.74 is: 745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.26 : 2,693.12 = 496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.26/2,693.12 = 496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.26x = 2,693.12 × 496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.26x = 1,337,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,781.67/1,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.17

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