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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.11, 2,480.37 and 791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.11, 2,480.37 and 791.03 is: 1,184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.11 : 2,480.37 = 791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.11/2,480.37 = 791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.11x = 2,480.37 × 791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.11x = 1,962,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,047.08/1,656.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.73

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