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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.89, 2,501.51 and 801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.89, 2,501.51 and 801.38 is: 1,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.89 : 2,501.51 = 801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.89/2,501.51 = 801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.89x = 2,501.51 × 801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.89x = 2,004,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,643.57/1,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.19

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