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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.39, 2,471.91 and 1,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.39, 2,471.91 and 1,005.30 is: 1,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.39 : 2,471.91 = 1,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.39/2,471.91 = 1,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.39x = 2,471.91 × 1,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.39x = 2,485,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,011.12/1,791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.20

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