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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.28, 2,471.96 and 1,005.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.28, 2,471.96 and 1,005.35 is: 1,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.28 : 2,471.96 = 1,005.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.28/2,471.96 = 1,005.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.28x = 2,471.96 × 1,005.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.28x = 2,485,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,179.96/1,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.38

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