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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.39, 2,482.91 and 1,013.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.39, 2,482.91 and 1,013.45 is: 1,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.39 : 2,482.91 = 1,013.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.39/2,482.91 = 1,013.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.39x = 2,482.91 × 1,013.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.39x = 2,516,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,306.28/1,799.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.42

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