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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.16, 2,835.35 and 794.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.16, 2,835.35 and 794.61 is: 1,191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.16 : 2,835.35 = 794.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.16/2,835.35 = 794.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.16x = 2,835.35 × 794.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.16x = 2,253,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,000.94/1,890.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.96

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