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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.34, 2,692.88 and 928.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.34, 2,692.88 and 928.02 is: 1,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.34 : 2,692.88 = 928.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.34/2,692.88 = 928.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.34x = 2,692.88 × 928.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.34x = 2,499,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,046.50/1,796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.19

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