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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.23, 2,507.36 and 794.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.23, 2,507.36 and 794.41 is: 1,191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.23 : 2,507.36 = 794.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.23/2,507.36 = 794.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.23x = 2,507.36 × 794.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.23x = 1,991,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,861.62/1,671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.85

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