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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.08, 2,834.67 and 794.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.08, 2,834.67 and 794.47 is: 1,191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.08 : 2,834.67 = 794.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.08/2,834.67 = 794.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.08x = 2,834.67 × 794.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.08x = 2,252,060.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,060.27/1,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.52

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