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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.97, 2,747.77 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.97, 2,747.77 and 792.32 is: 1,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.97 : 2,747.77 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.97/2,747.77 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.97x = 2,747.77 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.97x = 2,177,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,113.13/1,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.75

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