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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.23, 2,470.56 and 1,082.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.23, 2,470.56 and 1,082.11 is: 1,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.23 : 2,470.56 = 1,082.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.23/2,470.56 = 1,082.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.23x = 2,470.56 × 1,082.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.23x = 2,673,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,417.68/1,790.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.34

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