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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.71, 2,852.92 and 790.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.71, 2,852.92 and 790.78 is: 1,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.71 : 2,852.92 = 790.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.71/2,852.92 = 790.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.71x = 2,852.92 × 790.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.71x = 2,256,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,048.83/1,902.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.70

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