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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.96, 2,477 and 1,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.96, 2,477 and 1,008.96 is: 1,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.96 : 2,477 = 1,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.96/2,477 = 1,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.96x = 2,477 × 1,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.96x = 2,499,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,193.92/1,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.34

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