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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.79, 2,492.88 and 1,115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.79, 2,492.88 and 1,115.19 is: 1,669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.79 : 2,492.88 = 1,115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.79/2,492.88 = 1,115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.79x = 2,492.88 × 1,115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.79x = 2,780,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,034.85/1,664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.90

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