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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.96, 2,692.76 and 869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.96, 2,692.76 and 869.68 is: 1,303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.96 : 2,692.76 = 869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.96/2,692.76 = 869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.96x = 2,692.76 × 869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.96x = 2,341,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,839.52/1,795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.95

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