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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.83, 2,483.35 and 1,013.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.83, 2,483.35 and 1,013.59 is: 1,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.83 : 2,483.35 = 1,013.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.83/2,483.35 = 1,013.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.83x = 2,483.35 × 1,013.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.83x = 2,517,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,098.73/1,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.52

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