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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.58, 2,498.40 and 843.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.58, 2,498.40 and 843.43 is: 1,265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.58 : 2,498.40 = 843.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.58/2,498.40 = 843.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.58x = 2,498.40 × 843.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.58x = 2,107,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,225.51/1,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.92

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