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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.39, 2,773.59 and 794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.39, 2,773.59 and 794.10 is: 1,191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.39 : 2,773.59 = 794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.39/2,773.59 = 794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.39x = 2,773.59 × 794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.39x = 2,202,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,507.82/1,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.58

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