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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.57, 2,477.62 and 1,009.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.57, 2,477.62 and 1,009.57 is: 1,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.57 : 2,477.62 = 1,009.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.57/2,477.62 = 1,009.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.57x = 2,477.62 × 1,009.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.57x = 2,501,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,330.82/1,795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.06

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