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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.71, 2,506.01 and 793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.71, 2,506.01 and 793.84 is: 1,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.71 : 2,506.01 = 793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.71/2,506.01 = 793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.71x = 2,506.01 × 793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.71x = 1,989,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,364.87/1,670.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.73

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