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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.39, 2,475.27 and 1,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.39, 2,475.27 and 1,131 is: 1,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.39 : 2,475.27 = 1,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.39/2,475.27 = 1,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.39x = 2,475.27 × 1,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.39x = 2,799,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,530.37/1,794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.16

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