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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.99, 2,499.75 and 1,118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.99, 2,499.75 and 1,118.55 is: 1,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.99 : 2,499.75 = 1,118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.99/2,499.75 = 1,118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.99x = 2,499.75 × 1,118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.99x = 2,796,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,095.36/1,668.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.32

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