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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.74, 2,748.48 and 792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.74, 2,748.48 and 792.06 is: 1,188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.74 : 2,748.48 = 792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.74/2,748.48 = 792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.74x = 2,748.48 × 792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.74x = 2,176,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,961.07/1,831.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.47

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