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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.08, 2,483.05 and 1,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.08, 2,483.05 and 1,136.16 is: 1,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.08 : 2,483.05 = 1,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.08/2,483.05 = 1,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.08x = 2,483.05 × 1,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.08x = 2,821,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,142.09/1,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.10

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