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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.62, 2,492.44 and 783.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.62, 2,492.44 and 783.84 is: 1,175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.62 : 2,492.44 = 783.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.62/2,492.44 = 783.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.62x = 2,492.44 × 783.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.62x = 1,953,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,670.25/1,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.76

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