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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.18, 2,511.84 and 797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.18, 2,511.84 and 797.38 is: 1,195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.18 : 2,511.84 = 797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.18/2,511.84 = 797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.18x = 2,511.84 × 797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.18x = 2,002,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,890.98/1,675.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.63

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