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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.63, 2,479.35 and 1,010.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.63, 2,479.35 and 1,010.69 is: 1,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.63 : 2,479.35 = 1,010.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.63/2,479.35 = 1,010.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.63x = 2,479.35 × 1,010.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.63x = 2,505,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,841.85/1,796.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.75

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