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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.92, 2,723.48 and 788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.92, 2,723.48 and 788.92 is: 1,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.92 : 2,723.48 = 788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.92/2,723.48 = 788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.92x = 2,723.48 × 788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.92x = 2,148,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,607.84/1,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.86

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