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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.46, 2,748.08 and 791.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.46, 2,748.08 and 791.81 is: 1,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.46 : 2,748.08 = 791.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.46/2,748.08 = 791.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.46x = 2,748.08 × 791.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.46x = 2,175,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,957.22/1,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.45

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