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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.71, 2,477.76 and 1,131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.71, 2,477.76 and 1,131.39 is: 1,561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.71 : 2,477.76 = 1,131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.71/2,477.76 = 1,131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.71x = 2,477.76 × 1,131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.71x = 2,803,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,312.89/1,795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.12

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