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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.46, 2,511.06 and 796.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.46, 2,511.06 and 796.96 is: 1,195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.46 : 2,511.06 = 796.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.46/2,511.06 = 796.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.46x = 2,511.06 × 796.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.46x = 2,001,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,209.82/1,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.85

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