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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.12, 2,470.44 and 1,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.12, 2,470.44 and 1,091 is: 1,505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.12 : 2,470.44 = 1,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.12/2,470.44 = 1,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.12x = 2,470.44 × 1,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.12x = 2,695,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,250.04/1,790.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.63

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