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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.90, 2,483.49 and 1,136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.90, 2,483.49 and 1,136.38 is: 1,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.90 : 2,483.49 = 1,136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.90/2,483.49 = 1,136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.90x = 2,483.49 × 1,136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.90x = 2,822,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,181.49/1,799.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.97

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