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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.44, 2,299.80 and 1,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.44, 2,299.80 and 1,275.76 is: 1,759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.44 : 2,299.80 = 1,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.44/2,299.80 = 1,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.44x = 2,299.80 × 1,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.44x = 2,933,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,992.85/1,667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.58

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