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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.99, 2,469.05 and 1,043.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.99, 2,469.05 and 1,043.18 is: 1,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.99 : 2,469.05 = 1,043.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.99/2,469.05 = 1,043.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.99x = 2,469.05 × 1,043.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.99x = 2,575,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,663.58/1,788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.73

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