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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.19, 2,475.70 and 1,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.19, 2,475.70 and 1,008.08 is: 1,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.19 : 2,475.70 = 1,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.19/2,475.70 = 1,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.19x = 2,475.70 × 1,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.19x = 2,495,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,698.62/1,794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.99

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