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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.52, 2,852.64 and 791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.52, 2,852.64 and 791 is: 1,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.52 : 2,852.64 = 791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.52/2,852.64 = 791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.52x = 2,852.64 × 791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.52x = 2,256,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,438.24/1,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.65

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