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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.15, 2,470.36 and 1,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.15, 2,470.36 and 1,004.21 is: 1,385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.15 : 2,470.36 = 1,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.15/2,470.36 = 1,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.15x = 2,470.36 × 1,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.15x = 2,480,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,755.19/1,790.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.78

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