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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,798.52, 2,481.93 and 1,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,798.52, 2,481.93 and 1,136.52 is: 1,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,798.52 : 2,481.93 = 1,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,798.52/2,481.93 = 1,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,798.52x = 2,481.93 × 1,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,798.52x = 2,820,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,763.08/1,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.38

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