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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.77, 2,294.06 and 1,269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.77, 2,294.06 and 1,269.81 is: 1,754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.77 : 2,294.06 = 1,269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.77/2,294.06 = 1,269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.77x = 2,294.06 × 1,269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.77x = 2,913,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,013.98/1,660.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.01

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