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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.56, 2,301.59 and 1,170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.56, 2,301.59 and 1,170.65 is: 1,613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.56 : 2,301.59 = 1,170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.56/2,301.59 = 1,170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.56x = 2,301.59 × 1,170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.56x = 2,694,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,361.72/1,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.81

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