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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.23, 2,423.25 and 793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.23, 2,423.25 and 793.89 is: 1,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.23 : 2,423.25 = 793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.23/2,423.25 = 793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.23x = 2,423.25 × 793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.23x = 1,923,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,793.94/1,615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.03

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