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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.45, 2,483.37 and 1,002.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.45, 2,483.37 and 1,002.83 is: 1,383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.45 : 2,483.37 = 1,002.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.45/2,483.37 = 1,002.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.45x = 2,483.37 × 1,002.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.45x = 2,490,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,391.73/1,799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.97

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