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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.91, 2,507.56 and 794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.91, 2,507.56 and 794.07 is: 1,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.91 : 2,507.56 = 794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.91/2,507.56 = 794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.91x = 2,507.56 × 794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.91x = 1,991,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,176.18/1,671.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.96

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