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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.21, 1,525.09 and 669.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.21, 1,525.09 and 669.43 is: 1,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.21 : 1,525.09 = 669.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.21/1,525.09 = 669.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.21x = 1,525.09 × 669.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.21x = 1,020,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,933.37/1,016.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.65

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