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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.82, 2,073.60 and 1,166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.82, 2,073.60 and 1,166.69 is: 1,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.82 : 2,073.60 = 1,166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.82/2,073.60 = 1,166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.82x = 2,073.60 × 1,166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.82x = 2,419,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,248.38/1,504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.67

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