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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.47, 2,432.32 and 797.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.47, 2,432.32 and 797.32 is: 1,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.47 : 2,432.32 = 797.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.47/2,432.32 = 797.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.47x = 2,432.32 × 797.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.47x = 1,939,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,337.38/1,618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.25

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