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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.79, 2,303.59 and 1,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.79, 2,303.59 and 1,250.01 is: 1,726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.79 : 2,303.59 = 1,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.79/2,303.59 = 1,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.79x = 2,303.59 × 1,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.79x = 2,879,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,510.54/1,667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.54

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