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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.72, 2,478.12 and 1,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.72, 2,478.12 and 1,009.84 is: 1,393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.72 : 2,478.12 = 1,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.72/2,478.12 = 1,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.72x = 2,478.12 × 1,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.72x = 2,502,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,504.70/1,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.59

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