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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.42, 2,693.77 and 626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.42, 2,693.77 and 626.01 is: 938.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.42 : 2,693.77 = 626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.42/2,693.77 = 626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.42x = 2,693.77 × 626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.42x = 1,686,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,326.96/1,796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.72

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