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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.08, 2,488.90 and 826.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.08, 2,488.90 and 826.19 is: 1,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.08 : 2,488.90 = 826.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.08/2,488.90 = 826.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.08x = 2,488.90 × 826.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.08x = 2,056,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,308.45/1,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.43

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