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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.58, 2,470.92 and 1,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.58, 2,470.92 and 1,044.54 is: 1,441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.58 : 2,470.92 = 1,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.58/2,470.92 = 1,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.58x = 2,470.92 × 1,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.58x = 2,580,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,974.78/1,790.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.42

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