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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.33, 1,382.07 and 669.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.33, 1,382.07 and 669.89 is: 924.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.33 : 1,382.07 = 669.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.33/1,382.07 = 669.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.33x = 1,382.07 × 669.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.33x = 925,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,834.87/1,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.61

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