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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.88, 2,478.18 and 1,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.88, 2,478.18 and 1,010.04 is: 1,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.88 : 2,478.18 = 1,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.88/2,478.18 = 1,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.88x = 2,478.18 × 1,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.88x = 2,503,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,060.93/1,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.78

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