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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.04, 2,301.87 and 1,250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.04, 2,301.87 and 1,250.37 is: 1,724.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.04 : 2,301.87 = 1,250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.04/2,301.87 = 1,250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.04x = 2,301.87 × 1,250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.04x = 2,878,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,189.19/1,669.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.46

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