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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.72, 2,487.80 and 1,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.72, 2,487.80 and 1,172.24 is: 1,756.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.72 : 2,487.80 = 1,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.72/2,487.80 = 1,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.72x = 2,487.80 × 1,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.72x = 2,916,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,298.67/1,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.04

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