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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.71, 2,479.54 and 1,010.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.71, 2,479.54 and 1,010.75 is: 1,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.71 : 2,479.54 = 1,010.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.71/2,479.54 = 1,010.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.71x = 2,479.54 × 1,010.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.71x = 2,506,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,196.20/1,796.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.88

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