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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.43, 2,745.93 and 790.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.43, 2,745.93 and 790.73 is: 1,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.43 : 2,745.93 = 790.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.43/2,745.93 = 790.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.43x = 2,745.93 × 790.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.43x = 2,171,289.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,289.23/1,830.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.22

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