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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.76, 2,685.12 and 816.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.76, 2,685.12 and 816.16 is: 1,223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.76 : 2,685.12 = 816.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.76/2,685.12 = 816.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.76x = 2,685.12 × 816.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.76x = 2,191,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,487.54/1,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.09

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