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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.84, 2,501.58 and 744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.84, 2,501.58 and 744.88 is: 1,116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.84 : 2,501.58 = 744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.84/2,501.58 = 744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.84x = 2,501.58 × 744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.84x = 1,863,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,376.91/1,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.57

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