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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.47, 2,846.76 and 786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.47, 2,846.76 and 786.68 is: 1,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.47 : 2,846.76 = 786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.47/2,846.76 = 786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.47x = 2,846.76 × 786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.47x = 2,239,485.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,485.22/1,897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.25

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