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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.90, 2,472.83 and 1,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.90, 2,472.83 and 1,005.95 is: 1,388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.90 : 2,472.83 = 1,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.90/2,472.83 = 1,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.90x = 2,472.83 × 1,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.90x = 2,487,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,525.94/1,791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.21

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