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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.64, 2,483.94 and 790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.64, 2,483.94 and 790.44 is: 1,185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.64 : 2,483.94 = 790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.64/2,483.94 = 790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.64x = 2,483.94 × 790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.64x = 1,963,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,405.53/1,655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.89

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