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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.98, 2,502.92 and 791.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.98, 2,502.92 and 791.36 is: 1,186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.98 : 2,502.92 = 791.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.98/2,502.92 = 791.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.98x = 2,502.92 × 791.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.98x = 1,980,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,710.77/1,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.78

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