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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.33, 2,833.02 and 848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.33, 2,833.02 and 848.44 is: 1,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.33 : 2,833.02 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.33/2,833.02 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.33x = 2,833.02 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.33x = 2,403,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,629.08/1,889.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.22

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