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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.21, 2,832.93 and 848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.21, 2,832.93 and 848.73 is: 1,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.21 : 2,832.93 = 848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.21/2,832.93 = 848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.21x = 2,832.93 × 848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.21x = 2,404,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,392.68/1,890.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.02

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