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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.12, 2,860.86 and 796.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.12, 2,860.86 and 796.40 is: 1,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.12 : 2,860.86 = 796.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.12/2,860.86 = 796.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.12x = 2,860.86 × 796.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.12x = 2,278,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,388.90/1,907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.68

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