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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.26, 2,693.93 and 755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.26, 2,693.93 and 755.18 is: 1,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.26 : 2,693.93 = 755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.26/2,693.93 = 755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.26x = 2,693.93 × 755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.26x = 2,034,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,384.81/1,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.20

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