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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.96, 2,506.36 and 792.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.96, 2,506.36 and 792.82 is: 1,189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.96 : 2,506.36 = 792.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.96/2,506.36 = 792.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.96x = 2,506.36 × 792.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.96x = 1,987,088.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,088.05/1,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.19

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