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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.99, 2,472.80 and 1,005.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.99, 2,472.80 and 1,005.89 is: 1,388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.99 : 2,472.80 = 1,005.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.99/2,472.80 = 1,005.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.99x = 2,472.80 × 1,005.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.99x = 2,487,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,347.40/1,791.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.04

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