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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.57, 2,834.22 and 795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.57, 2,834.22 and 795.72 is: 1,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.57 : 2,834.22 = 795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.57/2,834.22 = 795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.57x = 2,834.22 × 795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.57x = 2,255,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,245.54/1,890.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.89

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