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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.69, 2,476.80 and 1,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.69, 2,476.80 and 1,008.74 is: 1,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.69 : 2,476.80 = 1,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.69/2,476.80 = 1,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.69x = 2,476.80 × 1,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.69x = 2,498,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,429.80/1,794.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.12

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