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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.30, 2,478.89 and 1,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.30, 2,478.89 and 1,010.35 is: 1,394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.30 : 2,478.89 = 1,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.30/2,478.89 = 1,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.30x = 2,478.89 × 1,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.30x = 2,504,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,547.66/1,796.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.28

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