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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.14, 2,833.23 and 793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.14, 2,833.23 and 793.27 is: 1,190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.14 : 2,833.23 = 793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.14/2,833.23 = 793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.14x = 2,833.23 × 793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.14x = 2,247,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,510.45/1,888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.33

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