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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.06, 2,290.77 and 1,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.06, 2,290.77 and 1,244.12 is: 1,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.06 : 2,290.77 = 1,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.06/2,290.77 = 1,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.06x = 2,290.77 × 1,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.06x = 2,849,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,981.32/1,659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.83

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