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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.33, 2,427.69 and 795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.33, 2,427.69 and 795.91 is: 1,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.33 : 2,427.69 = 795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.33/2,427.69 = 795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.33x = 2,427.69 × 795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.33x = 1,932,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,222.75/1,618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.96

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