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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.53, 2,418.12 and 790.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.53, 2,418.12 and 790.56 is: 1,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.53 : 2,418.12 = 790.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.53/2,418.12 = 790.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.53x = 2,418.12 × 790.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.53x = 1,911,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,668.95/1,612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.51

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