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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.82, 2,480.96 and 1,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.82, 2,480.96 and 1,011.84 is: 1,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.82 : 2,480.96 = 1,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.82/2,480.96 = 1,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.82x = 2,480.96 × 1,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.82x = 2,510,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,334.57/1,797.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.32

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