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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.31, 2,835.37 and 793.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.31, 2,835.37 and 793.37 is: 1,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.31 : 2,835.37 = 793.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.31/2,835.37 = 793.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.31x = 2,835.37 × 793.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.31x = 2,249,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,497.50/1,890.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.02

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