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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.46, 2,483.06 and 791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.46, 2,483.06 and 791.38 is: 1,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.46 : 2,483.06 = 791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.46/2,483.06 = 791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.46x = 2,483.06 × 791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.46x = 1,965,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,044.02/1,656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.29

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