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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.71, 2,483.40 and 1,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.71, 2,483.40 and 1,013.74 is: 1,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.71 : 2,483.40 = 1,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.71/2,483.40 = 1,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.71x = 2,483.40 × 1,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.71x = 2,517,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,521.92/1,799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.85

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