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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.08, 2,472 and 1,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.08, 2,472 and 1,161.44 is: 1,602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.08 : 2,472 = 1,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.08/2,472 = 1,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.08x = 2,472 × 1,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.08x = 2,871,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,079.68/1,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.99

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