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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.62, 2,480.38 and 1,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.62, 2,480.38 and 1,089.28 is: 1,503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.62 : 2,480.38 = 1,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.62/2,480.38 = 1,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.62x = 2,480.38 × 1,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.62x = 2,701,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,828.33/1,797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.00

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