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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.74, 2,486.49 and 836.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.74, 2,486.49 and 836.01 is: 1,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.74 : 2,486.49 = 836.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.74/2,486.49 = 836.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.74x = 2,486.49 × 836.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.74x = 2,078,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,730.50/1,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.45

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