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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.63, 2,694.31 and 757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.63, 2,694.31 and 757.27 is: 1,135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.63 : 2,694.31 = 757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.63/2,694.31 = 757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.63x = 2,694.31 × 757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.63x = 2,040,310.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,310.71/1,797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.00

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