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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.48, 2,497.94 and 799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.48, 2,497.94 and 799.40 is: 1,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.48 : 2,497.94 = 799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.48/2,497.94 = 799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.48x = 2,497.94 × 799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.48x = 1,996,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,858.48/1,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.69

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