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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.64, 2,747.66 and 791.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.64, 2,747.66 and 791.91 is: 1,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.64 : 2,747.66 = 791.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.64/2,747.66 = 791.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.64x = 2,747.66 × 791.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.64x = 2,175,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,895.47/1,831.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.95

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