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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.62, 2,479.37 and 1,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.62, 2,479.37 and 1,010.68 is: 1,394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.62 : 2,479.37 = 1,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.62/2,479.37 = 1,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.62x = 2,479.37 × 1,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.62x = 2,505,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,849.67/1,796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.76

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