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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.03, 2,479.95 and 1,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.03, 2,479.95 and 1,011.11 is: 1,395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.03 : 2,479.95 = 1,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.03/2,479.95 = 1,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.03x = 2,479.95 × 1,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.03x = 2,507,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,489.84/1,797.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.35

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