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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.05, 2,484.68 and 778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.05, 2,484.68 and 778.82 is: 1,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.05 : 2,484.68 = 778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.05/2,484.68 = 778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.05x = 2,484.68 × 778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.05x = 1,935,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,102.16/1,656.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.51

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