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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.09, 2,695.34 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.09, 2,695.34 and 498.26 is: 747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.09 : 2,695.34 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.09/2,695.34 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.09x = 2,695.34 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.09x = 1,342,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,964.14/1,797.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.30

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