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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.67, 2,513.61 and 798.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.67, 2,513.61 and 798.69 is: 1,197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.67 : 2,513.61 = 798.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.67/2,513.61 = 798.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.67x = 2,513.61 × 798.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.67x = 2,007,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,595.17/1,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.37

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