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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.20, 2,302.28 and 1,202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.20, 2,302.28 and 1,202.64 is: 1,658.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.20 : 2,302.28 = 1,202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.20/2,302.28 = 1,202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.20x = 2,302.28 × 1,202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.20x = 2,768,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,814.02/1,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.77

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