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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.70, 2,693.55 and 641.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.70, 2,693.55 and 641.22 is: 961.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.70 : 2,693.55 = 641.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.70/2,693.55 = 641.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.70x = 2,693.55 × 641.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.70x = 1,727,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,158.13/1,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.83

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