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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.07, 2,426.73 and 795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.07, 2,426.73 and 795.50 is: 1,193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.07 : 2,426.73 = 795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.07/2,426.73 = 795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.07x = 2,426.73 × 795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.07x = 1,930,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,463.72/1,618.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.07

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