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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.12, 2,831.69 and 791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.12, 2,831.69 and 791.46 is: 1,187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.12 : 2,831.69 = 791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.12/2,831.69 = 791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.12x = 2,831.69 × 791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.12x = 2,241,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,171.35/1,887.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.61

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