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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.60, 2,694.21 and 917.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.60, 2,694.21 and 917.65 is: 1,376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.60 : 2,694.21 = 917.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.60/2,694.21 = 917.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.60x = 2,694.21 × 917.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.60x = 2,472,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,335.07/1,795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.89

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