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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.38, 2,499.44 and 846.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.38, 2,499.44 and 846.04 is: 1,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.38 : 2,499.44 = 846.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.38/2,499.44 = 846.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.38x = 2,499.44 × 846.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.38x = 2,114,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,626.22/1,667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.23

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