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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.16, 2,745.42 and 790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.16, 2,745.42 and 790.48 is: 1,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.16 : 2,745.42 = 790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.16/2,745.42 = 790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.16x = 2,745.42 × 790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.16x = 2,170,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,199.60/1,830.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.80

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