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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.18, 2,479.92 and 1,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.18, 2,479.92 and 1,011.18 is: 1,395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.18 : 2,479.92 = 1,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.18/2,479.92 = 1,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.18x = 2,479.92 × 1,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.18x = 2,507,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,645.51/1,797.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.32

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