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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.24, 2,488.74 and 837.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.24, 2,488.74 and 837.51 is: 1,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.24 : 2,488.74 = 837.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.24/2,488.74 = 837.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.24x = 2,488.74 × 837.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.24x = 2,084,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,344.64/1,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.70

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