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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.55, 2,483.37 and 1,013.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.55, 2,483.37 and 1,013.58 is: 1,398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.55 : 2,483.37 = 1,013.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.55/2,483.37 = 1,013.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.55x = 2,483.37 × 1,013.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.55x = 2,517,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,094.16/1,799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.74

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