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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.48, 2,498.96 and 803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.48, 2,498.96 and 803.44 is: 1,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.48 : 2,498.96 = 803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.48/2,498.96 = 803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.48x = 2,498.96 × 803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.48x = 2,007,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,764.42/1,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.35

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