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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.11, 2,657.49 and 796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.11, 2,657.49 and 796.68 is: 1,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.11 : 2,657.49 = 796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.11/2,657.49 = 796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.11x = 2,657.49 × 796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.11x = 2,117,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,169.13/1,771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.39

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