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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.84, 2,483.79 and 1,136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.84, 2,483.79 and 1,136.99 is: 1,569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.84 : 2,483.79 = 1,136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.84/2,483.79 = 1,136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.84x = 2,483.79 × 1,136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.84x = 2,824,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,044.39/1,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.05

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