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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.83, 2,479.60 and 1,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.83, 2,479.60 and 1,010.88 is: 1,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.83 : 2,479.60 = 1,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.83/2,479.60 = 1,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.83x = 2,479.60 × 1,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.83x = 2,506,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,565.65/1,796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.99

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