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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.20, 2,471.72 and 1,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.20, 2,471.72 and 1,005.06 is: 1,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.20 : 2,471.72 = 1,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.20/2,471.72 = 1,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.20x = 2,471.72 × 1,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.20x = 2,484,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,226.90/1,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.91

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