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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.10, 2,497.70 and 842.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.10, 2,497.70 and 842.96 is: 1,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.10 : 2,497.70 = 842.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.10/2,497.70 = 842.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.10x = 2,497.70 × 842.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.10x = 2,105,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,444.49/1,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.22

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