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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.13, 1,523.88 and 669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.13, 1,523.88 and 669.45 is: 1,003.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.13 : 1,523.88 = 669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.13/1,523.88 = 669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.13x = 1,523.88 × 669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.13x = 1,020,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,161.47/1,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.97

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