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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.58, 2,483.36 and 1,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.58, 2,483.36 and 1,013.62 is: 1,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.58 : 2,483.36 = 1,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.58/2,483.36 = 1,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.58x = 2,483.36 × 1,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.58x = 2,517,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,183.36/1,799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.76

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