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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.06, 2,472.54 and 1,202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.06, 2,472.54 and 1,202.18 is: 1,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.06 : 2,472.54 = 1,202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.06/2,472.54 = 1,202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.06x = 2,472.54 × 1,202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.06x = 2,972,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,438.14/1,791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.60

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