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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.08, 2,477.66 and 1,165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.08, 2,477.66 and 1,165.82 is: 1,608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.08 : 2,477.66 = 1,165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.08/2,477.66 = 1,165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.08x = 2,477.66 × 1,165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.08x = 2,888,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,505.58/1,796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.23

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