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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.19, 2,502.22 and 791.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.19, 2,502.22 and 791.11 is: 1,186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.19 : 2,502.22 = 791.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.19/2,502.22 = 791.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.19x = 2,502.22 × 791.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.19x = 1,979,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,530.11/1,668.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.64

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