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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.87, 2,478.47 and 1,050.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.87, 2,478.47 and 1,050.07 is: 1,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.87 : 2,478.47 = 1,050.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.87/2,478.47 = 1,050.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.87x = 2,478.47 × 1,050.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.87x = 2,602,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,566.99/1,795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.20

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