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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.16, 2,512.64 and 797.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.16, 2,512.64 and 797.02 is: 1,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.16 : 2,512.64 = 797.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.16/2,512.64 = 797.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.16x = 2,512.64 × 797.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.16x = 2,002,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,624.33/1,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.48

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