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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656, 2,485.17 and 790.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656, 2,485.17 and 790.38 is: 1,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656 : 2,485.17 = 790.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656/2,485.17 = 790.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656x = 2,485.17 × 790.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656x = 1,964,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,228.66/1,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.13

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