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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.08, 2,301.12 and 1,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.08, 2,301.12 and 1,227 is: 1,691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.08 : 2,301.12 = 1,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.08/2,301.12 = 1,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.08x = 2,301.12 × 1,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.08x = 2,823,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,474.24/1,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.64

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