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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.83, 2,477.97 and 1,009.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.83, 2,477.97 and 1,009.73 is: 1,393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.83 : 2,477.97 = 1,009.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.83/2,477.97 = 1,009.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.83x = 2,477.97 × 1,009.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.83x = 2,502,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,068.26/1,795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.27

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