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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.62, 2,834.41 and 779.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.62, 2,834.41 and 779.02 is: 1,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.62 : 2,834.41 = 779.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.62/2,834.41 = 779.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.62x = 2,834.41 × 779.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.62x = 2,208,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,062.08/1,889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.52

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