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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.64, 2,502.74 and 845.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.64, 2,502.74 and 845.41 is: 1,267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.64 : 2,502.74 = 845.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.64/2,502.74 = 845.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.64x = 2,502.74 × 845.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.64x = 2,115,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,841.42/1,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.24

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