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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.64, 2,692.72 and 685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.64, 2,692.72 and 685.46 is: 1,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.64 : 2,692.72 = 685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.64/2,692.72 = 685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.64x = 2,692.72 × 685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.64x = 1,845,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,736.67/1,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.90

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