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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.23, 2,427.25 and 795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.23, 2,427.25 and 795.68 is: 1,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.23 : 2,427.25 = 795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.23/2,427.25 = 795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.23x = 2,427.25 × 795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.23x = 1,931,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,314.28/1,618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.47

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