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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.44, 2,502.83 and 846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.44, 2,502.83 and 846.20 is: 1,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.44 : 2,502.83 = 846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.44/2,502.83 = 846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.44x = 2,502.83 × 846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.44x = 2,117,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,903.12/1,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.39

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