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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.66, 2,471.64 and 1,161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.66, 2,471.64 and 1,161.23 is: 1,602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.66 : 2,471.64 = 1,161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.66/2,471.64 = 1,161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.66x = 2,471.64 × 1,161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.66x = 2,870,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,136.02/1,790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.84

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