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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.62, 2,477.80 and 1,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.62, 2,477.80 and 1,009.56 is: 1,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.62 : 2,477.80 = 1,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.62/2,477.80 = 1,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.62x = 2,477.80 × 1,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.62x = 2,501,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,487.77/1,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.11

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