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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.15, 2,828.70 and 790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.15, 2,828.70 and 790.28 is: 1,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.15 : 2,828.70 = 790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.15/2,828.70 = 790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.15x = 2,828.70 × 790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.15x = 2,235,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,450.89/1,886.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.20

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