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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.56, 2,301.24 and 1,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.56, 2,301.24 and 1,249.84 is: 1,727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.56 : 2,301.24 = 1,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.56/2,301.24 = 1,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.56x = 2,301.24 × 1,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.56x = 2,876,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,181.80/1,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.89

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