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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.55, 2,476.46 and 1,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.55, 2,476.46 and 1,008.58 is: 1,391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.55 : 2,476.46 = 1,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.55/2,476.46 = 1,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.55x = 2,476.46 × 1,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.55x = 2,497,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,702.98/1,794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.83

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