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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.44, 2,470.97 and 1,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.44, 2,470.97 and 1,044.26 is: 1,441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.44 : 2,470.97 = 1,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.44/2,470.97 = 1,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.44x = 2,470.97 × 1,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.44x = 2,580,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,334.65/1,790.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.18

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