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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.80, 2,694.70 and 974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.80, 2,694.70 and 974.04 is: 1,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.80 : 2,694.70 = 974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.80/2,694.70 = 974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.80x = 2,694.70 × 974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.80x = 2,624,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,745.59/1,795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.60

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