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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.42, 2,298.94 and 1,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.42, 2,298.94 and 1,246.64 is: 1,721.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.42 : 2,298.94 = 1,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.42/2,298.94 = 1,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.42x = 2,298.94 × 1,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.42x = 2,865,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,935.95/1,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.89

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