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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.52, 2,478.44 and 1,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.52, 2,478.44 and 1,097.52 is: 1,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.52 : 2,478.44 = 1,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.52/2,478.44 = 1,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.52x = 2,478.44 × 1,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.52x = 2,720,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,137.47/1,796.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.11

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