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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.93, 2,481.12 and 1,001.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.93, 2,481.12 and 1,001.25 is: 1,381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.93 : 2,481.12 = 1,001.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.93/2,481.12 = 1,001.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.93x = 2,481.12 × 1,001.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.93x = 2,484,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,221.40/1,797.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.71

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