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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.89, 2,691.83 and 918.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.89, 2,691.83 and 918.49 is: 1,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.89 : 2,691.83 = 918.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.89/2,691.83 = 918.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.89x = 2,691.83 × 918.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.89x = 2,472,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,411.06/1,797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.18

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