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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667, 2,300.64 and 1,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667, 2,300.64 and 1,246.63 is: 1,720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667 : 2,300.64 = 1,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667/2,300.64 = 1,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667x = 2,300.64 × 1,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667x = 2,868,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,046.84/1,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.48

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