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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.79, 2,690.28 and 1,013.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.79, 2,690.28 and 1,013.31 is: 1,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.79 : 2,690.28 = 1,013.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.79/2,690.28 = 1,013.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.79x = 2,690.28 × 1,013.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.79x = 2,726,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,087.63/1,791.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.43

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