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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.76, 2,472.64 and 1,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.76, 2,472.64 and 1,005.76 is: 1,387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.76 : 2,472.64 = 1,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.76/2,472.64 = 1,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.76x = 2,472.64 × 1,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.76x = 2,486,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,882.41/1,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.96

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