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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.63, 2,476.58 and 1,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.63, 2,476.58 and 1,008.67 is: 1,391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.63 : 2,476.58 = 1,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.63/2,476.58 = 1,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.63x = 2,476.58 × 1,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.63x = 2,498,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,051.95/1,794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.96

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