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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.93, 2,478.40 and 1,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.93, 2,478.40 and 1,097.30 is: 1,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.93 : 2,478.40 = 1,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.93/2,478.40 = 1,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.93x = 2,478.40 × 1,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.93x = 2,719,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,548.32/1,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.28

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