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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.75, 2,480.70 and 1,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.75, 2,480.70 and 1,011.66 is: 1,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.75 : 2,480.70 = 1,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.75/2,480.70 = 1,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.75x = 2,480.70 × 1,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.75x = 2,509,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,624.96/1,797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.98

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