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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.72, 2,916.95 and 790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.72, 2,916.95 and 790.44 is: 1,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.72 : 2,916.95 = 790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.72/2,916.95 = 790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.72x = 2,916.95 × 790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.72x = 2,305,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,673.96/1,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.61

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