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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.27, 2,478.87 and 1,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.27, 2,478.87 and 1,010.32 is: 1,394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.27 : 2,478.87 = 1,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.27/2,478.87 = 1,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.27x = 2,478.87 × 1,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.27x = 2,504,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,445.74/1,796.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.25

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