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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.16, 2,501.98 and 801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.16, 2,501.98 and 801.64 is: 1,201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.16 : 2,501.98 = 801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.16/2,501.98 = 801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.16x = 2,501.98 × 801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.16x = 2,005,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,687.25/1,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.61

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