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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.88, 2,478.44 and 1,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.88, 2,478.44 and 1,009.96 is: 1,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.88 : 2,478.44 = 1,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.88/2,478.44 = 1,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.88x = 2,478.44 × 1,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.88x = 2,503,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,125.26/1,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.82

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