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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.85, 2,846.94 and 787.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.85, 2,846.94 and 787.04 is: 1,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.85 : 2,846.94 = 787.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.85/2,846.94 = 787.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.85x = 2,846.94 × 787.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.85x = 2,240,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,641.42/1,897.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.62

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