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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.82, 2,299.47 and 1,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.82, 2,299.47 and 1,247.04 is: 1,722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.82 : 2,299.47 = 1,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.82/2,299.47 = 1,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.82x = 2,299.47 × 1,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.82x = 2,867,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,531.07/1,664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.43

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