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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.60, 2,492.46 and 882.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.60, 2,492.46 and 882.99 is: 1,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.60 : 2,492.46 = 882.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.60/2,492.46 = 882.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.60x = 2,492.46 × 882.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.60x = 2,200,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,817.26/1,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.13

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