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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.46, 2,477.64 and 1,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.46, 2,477.64 and 1,009.48 is: 1,393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.46 : 2,477.64 = 1,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.46/2,477.64 = 1,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.46x = 2,477.64 × 1,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.46x = 2,501,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,128.03/1,795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.03

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