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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.48, 2,486.76 and 791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.48, 2,486.76 and 791.80 is: 1,187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.48 : 2,486.76 = 791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.48/2,486.76 = 791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.48x = 2,486.76 × 791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.48x = 1,969,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,016.57/1,657.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.96

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