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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794, 2,475.72 and 1,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794, 2,475.72 and 1,095.28 is: 1,511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794 : 2,475.72 = 1,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794/2,475.72 = 1,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794x = 2,475.72 × 1,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794x = 2,711,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,606.60/1,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.49

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