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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.94, 2,744.45 and 788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.94, 2,744.45 and 788.90 is: 1,183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.94 : 2,744.45 = 788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.94/2,744.45 = 788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.94x = 2,744.45 × 788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.94x = 2,165,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,078.94/1,828.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.79

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