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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.42, 2,480.36 and 1,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.42, 2,480.36 and 1,011.44 is: 1,395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.42 : 2,480.36 = 1,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.42/2,480.36 = 1,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.42x = 2,480.36 × 1,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.42x = 2,508,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,735.32/1,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.74

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