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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.16, 2,746.92 and 791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.16, 2,746.92 and 791.48 is: 1,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.16 : 2,746.92 = 791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.16/2,746.92 = 791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.16x = 2,746.92 × 791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.16x = 2,174,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,132.24/1,831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.30

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