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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.56, 2,425.67 and 796.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.56, 2,425.67 and 796.22 is: 1,194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.56 : 2,425.67 = 796.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.56/2,425.67 = 796.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.56x = 2,425.67 × 796.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.56x = 1,931,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,362.99/1,617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.00

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