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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.28, 2,474.88 and 1,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.28, 2,474.88 and 1,007.28 is: 1,390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.28 : 2,474.88 = 1,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.28/2,474.88 = 1,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.28x = 2,474.88 × 1,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.28x = 2,492,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,897.13/1,793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.13

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