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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.53, 2,833.19 and 792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.53, 2,833.19 and 792.26 is: 1,188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.53 : 2,833.19 = 792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.53/2,833.19 = 792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.53x = 2,833.19 × 792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.53x = 2,244,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,618.01/1,888.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.56

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