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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.71, 2,694.08 and 755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.71, 2,694.08 and 755.18 is: 1,132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.71 : 2,694.08 = 755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.71/2,694.08 = 755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.71x = 2,694.08 × 755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.71x = 2,034,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,515.33/1,795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.99

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