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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.66, 2,503.88 and 744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.66, 2,503.88 and 744.30 is: 1,116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.66 : 2,503.88 = 744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.66/2,503.88 = 744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.66x = 2,503.88 × 744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.66x = 1,863,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,637.88/1,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.18

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