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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.11, 2,471.72 and 1,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.11, 2,471.72 and 1,005.14 is: 1,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.11 : 2,471.72 = 1,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.11/2,471.72 = 1,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.11x = 2,471.72 × 1,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.11x = 2,484,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,425.79/1,791.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.09

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