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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.05, 2,479.92 and 1,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.05, 2,479.92 and 1,011.08 is: 1,395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.05 : 2,479.92 = 1,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.05/2,479.92 = 1,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.05x = 2,479.92 × 1,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.05x = 2,507,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,399.92/1,797.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.28

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