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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.93, 2,742.55 and 788.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.93, 2,742.55 and 788.43 is: 1,182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.93 : 2,742.55 = 788.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.93/2,742.55 = 788.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.93x = 2,742.55 × 788.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.93x = 2,162,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,308.70/1,828.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.28

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