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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.51, 2,476.83 and 1,206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.51, 2,476.83 and 1,206.46 is: 1,664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.51 : 2,476.83 = 1,206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.51/2,476.83 = 1,206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.51x = 2,476.83 × 1,206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.51x = 2,988,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,196.32/1,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.26

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