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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.95, 2,507.22 and 848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.95, 2,507.22 and 848.79 is: 1,274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.95 : 2,507.22 = 848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.95/2,507.22 = 848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.95x = 2,507.22 × 848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.95x = 2,128,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,103.26/1,669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.35

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