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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.79, 2,301.53 and 1,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.79, 2,301.53 and 1,250.12 is: 1,724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.79 : 2,301.53 = 1,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.79/2,301.53 = 1,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.79x = 2,301.53 × 1,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.79x = 2,877,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,182.43/1,668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.12

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