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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.76, 2,293.92 and 1,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.76, 2,293.92 and 1,270.16 is: 1,751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.76 : 2,293.92 = 1,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.76/2,293.92 = 1,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.76x = 2,293.92 × 1,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.76x = 2,913,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,645.43/1,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.24

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