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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.85, 2,478.24 and 1,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.85, 2,478.24 and 1,009.82 is: 1,393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.85 : 2,478.24 = 1,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.85/2,478.24 = 1,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.85x = 2,478.24 × 1,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.85x = 2,502,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,576.32/1,795.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.53

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