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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.98, 2,497.23 and 801.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.98, 2,497.23 and 801.90 is: 1,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.98 : 2,497.23 = 801.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.98/2,497.23 = 801.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.98x = 2,497.23 × 801.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.98x = 2,002,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,528.74/1,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.29

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