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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.34, 2,690.62 and 869.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.34, 2,690.62 and 869.05 is: 1,302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.34 : 2,690.62 = 869.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.34/2,690.62 = 869.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.34x = 2,690.62 × 869.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.34x = 2,338,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,292.07/1,795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.42

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