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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.71, 2,483.31 and 1,136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.71, 2,483.31 and 1,136.92 is: 1,568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.71 : 2,483.31 = 1,136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.71/2,483.31 = 1,136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.71x = 2,483.31 × 1,136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.71x = 2,823,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,324.81/1,799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.77

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