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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.48, 2,835.91 and 794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.48, 2,835.91 and 794.95 is: 1,191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.48 : 2,835.91 = 794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.48/2,835.91 = 794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.48x = 2,835.91 × 794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.48x = 2,254,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,406.65/1,891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.87

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