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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.92, 2,305.32 and 1,296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.92, 2,305.32 and 1,296.06 is: 1,789.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.92 : 2,305.32 = 1,296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.92/2,305.32 = 1,296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.92x = 2,305.32 × 1,296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.92x = 2,987,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,833.04/1,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.21

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