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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.98, 1,524.35 and 669.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.98, 1,524.35 and 669.21 is: 1,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.98 : 1,524.35 = 669.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.98/1,524.35 = 669.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.98x = 1,524.35 × 669.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.98x = 1,020,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,114.79/1,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.07

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