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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.53, 2,472.33 and 1,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.53, 2,472.33 and 1,045.94 is: 1,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.53 : 2,472.33 = 1,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.53/2,472.33 = 1,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.53x = 2,472.33 × 1,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.53x = 2,585,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,908.84/1,791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.41

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