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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.11, 2,300.91 and 1,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.11, 2,300.91 and 1,226.24 is: 1,690.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.11 : 2,300.91 = 1,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.11/2,300.91 = 1,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.11x = 2,300.91 × 1,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.11x = 2,821,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,460.40/1,669.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.40

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