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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.90, 2,481.18 and 1,011.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.90, 2,481.18 and 1,011.79 is: 1,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.90 : 2,481.18 = 1,011.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.90/2,481.18 = 1,011.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.90x = 2,481.18 × 1,011.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.90x = 2,510,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,438.11/1,797.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.32

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