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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.59, 2,696.39 and 1,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.59, 2,696.39 and 1,067.78 is: 1,601.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.59 : 2,696.39 = 1,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.59/2,696.39 = 1,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.59x = 2,696.39 × 1,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.59x = 2,879,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,132.49/1,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.67

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