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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.78, 2,477.13 and 1,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.78, 2,477.13 and 1,131.18 is: 1,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.78 : 2,477.13 = 1,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.78/2,477.13 = 1,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.78x = 2,477.13 × 1,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.78x = 2,802,079.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,079.91/1,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.24

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