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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.91, 2,502.21 and 847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.91, 2,502.21 and 847.04 is: 1,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.91 : 2,502.21 = 847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.91/2,502.21 = 847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.91x = 2,502.21 × 847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.91x = 2,119,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,459.45/1,669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.21

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