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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.23, 2,478.66 and 1,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.23, 2,478.66 and 1,010.13 is: 1,393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.23 : 2,478.66 = 1,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.23/2,478.66 = 1,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.23x = 2,478.66 × 1,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.23x = 2,503,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,768.83/1,796.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.90

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