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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.83, 2,296.51 and 1,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.83, 2,296.51 and 1,042.75 is: 1,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.83 : 2,296.51 = 1,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.83/2,296.51 = 1,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.83x = 2,296.51 × 1,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.83x = 2,394,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,685.80/1,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.40

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