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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.85, 2,476.85 and 1,008.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.85, 2,476.85 and 1,008.95 is: 1,392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.85 : 2,476.85 = 1,008.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.85/2,476.85 = 1,008.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.85x = 2,476.85 × 1,008.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.85x = 2,499,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,000.38/1,794.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.32

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