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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.20, 2,471.82 and 1,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.20, 2,471.82 and 1,005.50 is: 1,387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.20 : 2,471.82 = 1,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.20/2,471.82 = 1,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.20x = 2,471.82 × 1,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.20x = 2,485,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,415.01/1,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.57

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