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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.68, 2,472.59 and 1,005.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.68, 2,472.59 and 1,005.77 is: 1,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.68 : 2,472.59 = 1,005.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.68/2,472.59 = 1,005.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.68x = 2,472.59 × 1,005.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.68x = 2,486,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,865.54/1,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.01

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