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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.91, 2,471.49 and 994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.91, 2,471.49 and 994.28 is: 1,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.91 : 2,471.49 = 994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.91/2,471.49 = 994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.91x = 2,471.49 × 994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.91x = 2,457,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,340.72/1,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.12

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