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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.67, 2,477.37 and 1,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.67, 2,477.37 and 1,265.39 is: 1,744.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.67 : 2,477.37 = 1,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.67/2,477.37 = 1,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.67x = 2,477.37 × 1,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.67x = 3,134,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,820.51/1,796.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.79

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