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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.39, 2,748.62 and 792.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.39, 2,748.62 and 792.19 is: 1,188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.39 : 2,748.62 = 792.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.39/2,748.62 = 792.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.39x = 2,748.62 × 792.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.39x = 2,177,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,415.53/1,831.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.94

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