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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.35, 2,830.38 and 790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.35, 2,830.38 and 790.96 is: 1,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.35 : 2,830.38 = 790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.35/2,830.38 = 790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.35x = 2,830.38 × 790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.35x = 2,238,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,717.36/1,886.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.80

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