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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.99, 2,481.44 and 1,012.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.99, 2,481.44 and 1,012.19 is: 1,396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.99 : 2,481.44 = 1,012.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.99/2,481.44 = 1,012.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.99x = 2,481.44 × 1,012.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.99x = 2,511,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,678.88/1,797.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.94

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