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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.48, 2,470.96 and 1,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.48, 2,470.96 and 1,004.46 is: 1,386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.48 : 2,470.96 = 1,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.48/2,470.96 = 1,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.48x = 2,470.96 × 1,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.48x = 2,481,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,980.48/1,790.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.21

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