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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.71, 2,474.79 and 1,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.71, 2,474.79 and 1,129.92 is: 1,559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.71 : 2,474.79 = 1,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.71/2,474.79 = 1,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.71x = 2,474.79 × 1,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.71x = 2,796,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,314.72/1,792.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.83

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