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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.48, 2,303.64 and 1,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.48, 2,303.64 and 1,079.28 is: 1,490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.48 : 2,303.64 = 1,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.48/2,303.64 = 1,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.48x = 2,303.64 × 1,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.48x = 2,486,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,272.58/1,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.14

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