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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.37, 2,480.35 and 1,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.37, 2,480.35 and 1,011.42 is: 1,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.37 : 2,480.35 = 1,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.37/2,480.35 = 1,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.37x = 2,480.35 × 1,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.37x = 2,508,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,670.54/1,797.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.75

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