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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.98, 2,303.52 and 1,244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.98, 2,303.52 and 1,244.25 is: 1,716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.98 : 2,303.52 = 1,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.98/2,303.52 = 1,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.98x = 2,303.52 × 1,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.98x = 2,866,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,154.76/1,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.28

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