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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.58, 2,473.61 and 1,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.58, 2,473.61 and 1,153.76 is: 1,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.58 : 2,473.61 = 1,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.58/2,473.61 = 1,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.58x = 2,473.61 × 1,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.58x = 2,853,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,934.14/1,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.09

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