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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.34, 2,483.10 and 1,136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.34, 2,483.10 and 1,136.49 is: 1,568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.34 : 2,483.10 = 1,136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.34/2,483.10 = 1,136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.34x = 2,483.10 × 1,136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.34x = 2,822,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,018.32/1,799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.36

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