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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.36, 2,478.74 and 1,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.36, 2,478.74 and 1,010.22 is: 1,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.36 : 2,478.74 = 1,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.36/2,478.74 = 1,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.36x = 2,478.74 × 1,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.36x = 2,504,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,072.72/1,796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.97

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