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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.38, 2,834.47 and 794.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.38, 2,834.47 and 794.66 is: 1,192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.38 : 2,834.47 = 794.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.38/2,834.47 = 794.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.38x = 2,834.47 × 794.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.38x = 2,252,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,439.93/1,889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.16

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