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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.90, 2,472.75 and 1,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.90, 2,472.75 and 1,005.93 is: 1,388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.90 : 2,472.75 = 1,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.90/2,472.75 = 1,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.90x = 2,472.75 × 1,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.90x = 2,487,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,413.41/1,791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.14

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