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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.36, 2,480.38 and 1,011.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.36, 2,480.38 and 1,011.38 is: 1,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.36 : 2,480.38 = 1,011.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.36/2,480.38 = 1,011.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.36x = 2,480.38 × 1,011.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.36x = 2,508,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,606.72/1,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.72

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