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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.54, 2,470.96 and 1,044.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.54, 2,470.96 and 1,044.96 is: 1,442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.54 : 2,470.96 = 1,044.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.54/2,470.96 = 1,044.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.54x = 2,470.96 × 1,044.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.54x = 2,582,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,054.36/1,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.05

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