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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.55, 2,476.48 and 1,008.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.55, 2,476.48 and 1,008.59 is: 1,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.55 : 2,476.48 = 1,008.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.55/2,476.48 = 1,008.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.55x = 2,476.48 × 1,008.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.55x = 2,497,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,752.96/1,794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.85

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