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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.73, 2,477.57 and 1,087.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.73, 2,477.57 and 1,087.83 is: 1,500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.73 : 2,477.57 = 1,087.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.73/2,477.57 = 1,087.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.73x = 2,477.57 × 1,087.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.73x = 2,695,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,169.53/1,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.88

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