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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.92, 2,478.36 and 1,009.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.92, 2,478.36 and 1,009.95 is: 1,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.92 : 2,478.36 = 1,009.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.92/2,478.36 = 1,009.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.92x = 2,478.36 × 1,009.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.92x = 2,503,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,019.68/1,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.73

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