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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.51, 2,499.03 and 1,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.51, 2,499.03 and 1,180.08 is: 1,767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.51 : 2,499.03 = 1,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.51/2,499.03 = 1,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.51x = 2,499.03 × 1,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.51x = 2,949,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,055.32/1,668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.48

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