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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.91, 2,495.74 and 841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.91, 2,495.74 and 841.14 is: 1,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.91 : 2,495.74 = 841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.91/2,495.74 = 841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.91x = 2,495.74 × 841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.91x = 2,099,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,264.64/1,666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.38

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