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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.58, 1,380.52 and 669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.58, 1,380.52 and 669.88 is: 923.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.58 : 1,380.52 = 669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.58/1,380.52 = 669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.58x = 1,380.52 × 669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.58x = 924,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,782.74/1,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.32

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