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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.35, 2,828.88 and 789.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.35, 2,828.88 and 789.96 is: 1,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.35 : 2,828.88 = 789.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.35/2,828.88 = 789.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.35x = 2,828.88 × 789.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.35x = 2,234,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,702.04/1,885.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.30

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