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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.48, 2,495.96 and 801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.48, 2,495.96 and 801.44 is: 1,200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.48 : 2,495.96 = 801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.48/2,495.96 = 801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.48x = 2,495.96 × 801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.48x = 2,000,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,362.18/1,666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.35

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