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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.73, 2,471.24 and 1,004.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.73, 2,471.24 and 1,004.83 is: 1,386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.73 : 2,471.24 = 1,004.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.73/2,471.24 = 1,004.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.73x = 2,471.24 × 1,004.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.73x = 2,483,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,172.42/1,790.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.68

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