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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.71, 2,481.06 and 1,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.71, 2,481.06 and 1,011.90 is: 1,396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.71 : 2,481.06 = 1,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.71/2,481.06 = 1,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.71x = 2,481.06 × 1,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.71x = 2,510,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,597.71/1,797.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.56

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