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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.28, 2,476.56 and 1,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.28, 2,476.56 and 1,095.88 is: 1,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.28 : 2,476.56 = 1,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.28/2,476.56 = 1,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.28x = 2,476.56 × 1,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.28x = 2,714,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,012.57/1,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.59

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