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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.41, 2,297.43 and 1,294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.41, 2,297.43 and 1,294.92 is: 1,782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.41 : 2,297.43 = 1,294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.41/2,297.43 = 1,294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.41x = 2,297.43 × 1,294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.41x = 2,974,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,988.06/1,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.06

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