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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.36, 2,478.23 and 1,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.36, 2,478.23 and 1,122.86 is: 1,549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.36 : 2,478.23 = 1,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.36/2,478.23 = 1,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.36x = 2,478.23 × 1,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.36x = 2,782,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,705.34/1,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.94

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