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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.83, 2,832.80 and 793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.83, 2,832.80 and 793.22 is: 1,189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.83 : 2,832.80 = 793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.83/2,832.80 = 793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.83x = 2,832.80 × 793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.83x = 2,247,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,015.49/1,888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.63

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