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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.29, 2,492.03 and 838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.29, 2,492.03 and 838.60 is: 1,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.29 : 2,492.03 = 838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.29/2,492.03 = 838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.29x = 2,492.03 × 838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.29x = 2,089,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,816.36/1,661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.95

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