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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.36, 2,692.56 and 496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.36, 2,692.56 and 496.90 is: 745.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.36 : 2,692.56 = 496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.36/2,692.56 = 496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.36x = 2,692.56 × 496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.36x = 1,337,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,933.06/1,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.22

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