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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.82, 2,484.09 and 1,013.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.82, 2,484.09 and 1,013.87 is: 1,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.82 : 2,484.09 = 1,013.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.82/2,484.09 = 1,013.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.82x = 2,484.09 × 1,013.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.82x = 2,518,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,544.33/1,799.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.33

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