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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.29, 2,471.89 and 1,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.29, 2,471.89 and 1,083.30 is: 1,494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.29 : 2,471.89 = 1,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.29/2,471.89 = 1,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.29x = 2,471.89 × 1,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.29x = 2,677,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,798.44/1,791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.90

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