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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.89, 2,474.67 and 1,084.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.89, 2,474.67 and 1,084.77 is: 1,497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.89 : 2,474.67 = 1,084.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.89/2,474.67 = 1,084.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.89x = 2,474.67 × 1,084.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.89x = 2,684,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,447.78/1,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.27

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