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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.69, 2,302.86 and 1,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.69, 2,302.86 and 1,108.20 is: 1,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.69 : 2,302.86 = 1,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.69/2,302.86 = 1,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.69x = 2,302.86 × 1,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.69x = 2,552,029.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,029.45/1,668.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.36

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