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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.80, 2,472.66 and 1,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.80, 2,472.66 and 1,005.80 is: 1,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.80 : 2,472.66 = 1,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.80/2,472.66 = 1,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.80x = 2,472.66 × 1,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.80x = 2,487,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,001.43/1,791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.99

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