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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.41, 2,694.15 and 755.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.41, 2,694.15 and 755.33 is: 1,133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.41 : 2,694.15 = 755.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.41/2,694.15 = 755.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.41x = 2,694.15 × 755.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.41x = 2,034,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,958.85/1,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.42

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