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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.33, 2,478.91 and 1,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.33, 2,478.91 and 1,010.38 is: 1,394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.33 : 2,478.91 = 1,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.33/2,478.91 = 1,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.33x = 2,478.91 × 1,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.33x = 2,504,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,628.69/1,796.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.30

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