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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.44, 2,472.35 and 1,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.44, 2,472.35 and 1,045.26 is: 1,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.44 : 2,472.35 = 1,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.44/2,472.35 = 1,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.44x = 2,472.35 × 1,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.44x = 2,584,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,248.56/1,791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.55

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