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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.83, 2,471.33 and 994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.83, 2,471.33 and 994.19 is: 1,371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.83 : 2,471.33 = 994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.83/2,471.33 = 994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.83x = 2,471.33 × 994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.83x = 2,456,970.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,970.01/1,790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.98

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