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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.76, 2,304.75 and 1,295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.76, 2,304.75 and 1,295.17 is: 1,788.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.76 : 2,304.75 = 1,295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.76/2,304.75 = 1,295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.76x = 2,304.75 × 1,295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.76x = 2,985,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,043.06/1,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.78

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