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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.30, 2,744.66 and 790.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.30, 2,744.66 and 790.12 is: 1,184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.30 : 2,744.66 = 790.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.30/2,744.66 = 790.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.30x = 2,744.66 × 790.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.30x = 2,168,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,610.76/1,831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.19

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