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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.46, 2,472.44 and 1,005.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.46, 2,472.44 and 1,005.51 is: 1,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.46 : 2,472.44 = 1,005.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.46/2,472.44 = 1,005.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.46x = 2,472.44 × 1,005.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.46x = 2,486,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,050.78/1,791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.73

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