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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.16, 2,486.57 and 836.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.16, 2,486.57 and 836.98 is: 1,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.16 : 2,486.57 = 836.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.16/2,486.57 = 836.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.16x = 2,486.57 × 836.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.16x = 2,081,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,220.01/1,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.38

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