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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.66, 2,230.85 and 794.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.66, 2,230.85 and 794.18 is: 1,190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.66 : 2,230.85 = 794.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.66/2,230.85 = 794.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.66x = 2,230.85 × 794.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.66x = 1,771,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,698.06/1,487.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.93

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