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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.79, 2,489.78 and 837.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.79, 2,489.78 and 837.09 is: 1,255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.79 : 2,489.78 = 837.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.79/2,489.78 = 837.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.79x = 2,489.78 × 837.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.79x = 2,084,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,169.94/1,659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.68

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