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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.76, 2,476.58 and 1,008.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.76, 2,476.58 and 1,008.65 is: 1,391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.76 : 2,476.58 = 1,008.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.76/2,476.58 = 1,008.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.76x = 2,476.58 × 1,008.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.76x = 2,498,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,003.57/1,794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.83

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