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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.67, 2,836.37 and 780.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.67, 2,836.37 and 780.23 is: 1,169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.67 : 2,836.37 = 780.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.67/2,836.37 = 780.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.67x = 2,836.37 × 780.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.67x = 2,213,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,030.01/1,891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.88

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