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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.26, 2,499.40 and 844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.26, 2,499.40 and 844.92 is: 1,267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.26 : 2,499.40 = 844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.26/2,499.40 = 844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.26x = 2,499.40 × 844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.26x = 2,111,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,793.05/1,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.39

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