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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.83, 2,693.79 and 640.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.83, 2,693.79 and 640.77 is: 961.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.83 : 2,693.79 = 640.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.83/2,693.79 = 640.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.83x = 2,693.79 × 640.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.83x = 1,726,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,099.82/1,795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.17

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