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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.54, 2,695.22 and 498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.54, 2,695.22 and 498.11 is: 747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.54 : 2,695.22 = 498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.54/2,695.22 = 498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.54x = 2,695.22 × 498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.54x = 1,342,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,513.54/1,796.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.28

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