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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.96, 2,481.14 and 1,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.96, 2,481.14 and 1,011.96 is: 1,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.96 : 2,481.14 = 1,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.96/2,481.14 = 1,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.96x = 2,481.14 × 1,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.96x = 2,510,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,814.43/1,797.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.48

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