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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.09, 2,479.91 and 1,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.09, 2,479.91 and 1,011.12 is: 1,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.09 : 2,479.91 = 1,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.09/2,479.91 = 1,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.09x = 2,479.91 × 1,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.09x = 2,507,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,486.60/1,797.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.30

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