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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.25, 2,837.82 and 796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.25, 2,837.82 and 796.59 is: 1,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.25 : 2,837.82 = 796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.25/2,837.82 = 796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.25x = 2,837.82 × 796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.25x = 2,260,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,579.03/1,892.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.65

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