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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.49, 2,753.12 and 794.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.49, 2,753.12 and 794.98 is: 1,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.49 : 2,753.12 = 794.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.49/2,753.12 = 794.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.49x = 2,753.12 × 794.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.49x = 2,188,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,680.77/1,835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.42

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