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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.62, 2,486.01 and 791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.62, 2,486.01 and 791 is: 1,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.62 : 2,486.01 = 791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.62/2,486.01 = 791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.62x = 2,486.01 × 791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.62x = 1,966,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,433.91/1,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.02

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