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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.44, 2,484.96 and 790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.44, 2,484.96 and 790.75 is: 1,186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.44 : 2,484.96 = 790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.44/2,484.96 = 790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.44x = 2,484.96 × 790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.44x = 1,964,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,982.12/1,656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.27

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