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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.70, 2,829.14 and 790.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.70, 2,829.14 and 790.77 is: 1,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.70 : 2,829.14 = 790.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.70/2,829.14 = 790.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.70x = 2,829.14 × 790.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.70x = 2,237,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,191.26/1,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.77

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