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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.70, 2,773.56 and 1,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.70, 2,773.56 and 1,190.80 is: 1,786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.70 : 2,773.56 = 1,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.70/2,773.56 = 1,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.70x = 2,773.56 × 1,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.70x = 3,302,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,755.25/1,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.53

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