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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.12, 2,493.44 and 1,202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.12, 2,493.44 and 1,202.92 is: 1,797.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.12 : 2,493.44 = 1,202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.12/2,493.44 = 1,202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.12x = 2,493.44 × 1,202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.12x = 2,999,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,408.84/1,669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.00

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