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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.33, 2,502.66 and 790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.33, 2,502.66 and 790.80 is: 1,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.33 : 2,502.66 = 790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.33/2,502.66 = 790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.33x = 2,502.66 × 790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.33x = 1,979,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,103.53/1,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.28

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