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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.14, 2,365.66 and 796.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.14, 2,365.66 and 796.69 is: 1,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.14 : 2,365.66 = 796.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.14/2,365.66 = 796.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.14x = 2,365.66 × 796.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.14x = 1,884,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,685.84/1,576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.76

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