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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.66, 2,835.11 and 794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.66, 2,835.11 and 794.33 is: 1,191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.66 : 2,835.11 = 794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.66/2,835.11 = 794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.66x = 2,835.11 × 794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.66x = 2,252,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,008.95/1,889.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.75

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