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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.40, 2,480.41 and 1,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.40, 2,480.41 and 1,011.46 is: 1,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.40 : 2,480.41 = 1,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.40/2,480.41 = 1,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.40x = 2,480.41 × 1,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.40x = 2,508,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,840.77/1,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.82

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