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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.70, 2,488.23 and 838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.70, 2,488.23 and 838.30 is: 1,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.70 : 2,488.23 = 838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.70/2,488.23 = 838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.70x = 2,488.23 × 838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.70x = 2,085,883.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,883.21/1,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.78

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