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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.73, 2,302.05 and 1,219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.73, 2,302.05 and 1,219.90 is: 1,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.73 : 2,302.05 = 1,219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.73/2,302.05 = 1,219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.73x = 2,302.05 × 1,219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.73x = 2,808,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,260.40/1,668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.88

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