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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.97, 2,833.56 and 794.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.97, 2,833.56 and 794.73 is: 1,190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.97 : 2,833.56 = 794.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.97/2,833.56 = 794.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.97x = 2,833.56 × 794.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.97x = 2,251,915.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,915.14/1,890.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.88

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