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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.33, 2,473.43 and 1,006.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.33, 2,473.43 and 1,006.39 is: 1,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.33 : 2,473.43 = 1,006.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.33/2,473.43 = 1,006.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.33x = 2,473.43 × 1,006.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.33x = 2,489,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,217.82/1,792.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.82

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