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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.02, 2,845.91 and 786.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.02, 2,845.91 and 786.51 is: 1,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.02 : 2,845.91 = 786.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.02/2,845.91 = 786.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.02x = 2,845.91 × 786.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.02x = 2,238,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,336.67/1,897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.92

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