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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.10, 2,302.79 and 1,278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.10, 2,302.79 and 1,278.92 is: 1,766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.10 : 2,302.79 = 1,278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.10/2,302.79 = 1,278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.10x = 2,302.79 × 1,278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.10x = 2,945,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,075.87/1,667.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.59

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