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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.67, 2,499.11 and 788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.67, 2,499.11 and 788.44 is: 1,182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.67 : 2,499.11 = 788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.67/2,499.11 = 788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.67x = 2,499.11 × 788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.67x = 1,970,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,398.29/1,665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.95

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