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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.44, 2,479.12 and 1,010.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.44, 2,479.12 and 1,010.49 is: 1,394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.44 : 2,479.12 = 1,010.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.44/2,479.12 = 1,010.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.44x = 2,479.12 × 1,010.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.44x = 2,505,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,125.97/1,796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.49

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