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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.95, 2,492.37 and 839.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.95, 2,492.37 and 839.71 is: 1,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.95 : 2,492.37 = 839.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.95/2,492.37 = 839.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.95x = 2,492.37 × 839.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.95x = 2,092,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,868.01/1,661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.28

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