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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.63, 2,694.94 and 498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.63, 2,694.94 and 498.11 is: 747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.63 : 2,694.94 = 498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.63/2,694.94 = 498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.63x = 2,694.94 × 498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.63x = 1,342,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,361.84/1,796.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.16

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