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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.17, 2,470.48 and 1,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.17, 2,470.48 and 1,160.96 is: 1,602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.17 : 2,470.48 = 1,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.17/2,470.48 = 1,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.17x = 2,470.48 × 1,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.17x = 2,868,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,113.21/1,790.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.15

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