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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.89, 2,481.03 and 1,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.89, 2,481.03 and 1,001.19 is: 1,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.89 : 2,481.03 = 1,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.89/2,481.03 = 1,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.89x = 2,481.03 × 1,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.89x = 2,483,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,982.43/1,797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.61

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