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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.64, 2,698.38 and 1,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.64, 2,698.38 and 1,067.56 is: 1,602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.64 : 2,698.38 = 1,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.64/2,698.38 = 1,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.64x = 2,698.38 × 1,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.64x = 2,880,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,682.55/1,797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.48

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