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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.16, 2,649.24 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.16, 2,649.24 and 791.12 is: 1,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.16 : 2,649.24 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.16/2,649.24 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.16x = 2,649.24 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.16x = 2,095,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,873.37/1,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.68

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