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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.61, 2,471.14 and 1,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.61, 2,471.14 and 1,004.59 is: 1,386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.61 : 2,471.14 = 1,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.61/2,471.14 = 1,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.61x = 2,471.14 × 1,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.61x = 2,482,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,482.53/1,790.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.39

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