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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.83, 2,498.72 and 876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.83, 2,498.72 and 876.06 is: 1,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.83 : 2,498.72 = 876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.83/2,498.72 = 876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.83x = 2,498.72 × 876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.83x = 2,189,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,024.26/1,666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.29

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