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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.55, 2,484.82 and 790.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.55, 2,484.82 and 790.66 is: 1,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.55 : 2,484.82 = 790.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.55/2,484.82 = 790.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.55x = 2,484.82 × 790.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.55x = 1,964,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,635.36/1,656.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.98

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