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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.70, 2,477.79 and 1,132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.70, 2,477.79 and 1,132.92 is: 1,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.70 : 2,477.79 = 1,132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.70/2,477.79 = 1,132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.70x = 2,477.79 × 1,132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.70x = 2,807,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,137.85/1,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.25

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