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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.92, 2,826.72 and 790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.92, 2,826.72 and 790.08 is: 1,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.92 : 2,826.72 = 790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.92/2,826.72 = 790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.92x = 2,826.72 × 790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.92x = 2,233,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,334.94/1,885.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.22

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