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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.36, 2,498.88 and 800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.36, 2,498.88 and 800.96 is: 1,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.36 : 2,498.88 = 800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.36/2,498.88 = 800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.36x = 2,498.88 × 800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.36x = 2,001,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,502.92/1,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.40

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