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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.56, 2,294.34 and 1,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.56, 2,294.34 and 1,244.84 is: 1,720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.56 : 2,294.34 = 1,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.56/2,294.34 = 1,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.56x = 2,294.34 × 1,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.56x = 2,856,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,086.21/1,659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.99

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