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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.62, 2,827.56 and 789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.62, 2,827.56 and 789.32 is: 1,183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.62 : 2,827.56 = 789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.62/2,827.56 = 789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.62x = 2,827.56 × 789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.62x = 2,231,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,849.66/1,885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.62

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