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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.66, 2,691.86 and 641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.66, 2,691.86 and 641.14 is: 961.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.66 : 2,691.86 = 641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.66/2,691.86 = 641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.66x = 2,691.86 × 641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.66x = 1,725,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,859.12/1,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.13

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