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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.39, 2,692.66 and 870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.39, 2,692.66 and 870.47 is: 1,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.39 : 2,692.66 = 870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.39/2,692.66 = 870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.39x = 2,692.66 × 870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.39x = 2,343,879.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,879.75/1,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.50

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