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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.97, 2,471.38 and 1,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.97, 2,471.38 and 1,004.86 is: 1,386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.97 : 2,471.38 = 1,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.97/2,471.38 = 1,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.97x = 2,471.38 × 1,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.97x = 2,483,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,390.91/1,790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.62

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