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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.51, 1,405.80 and 669.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.51, 1,405.80 and 669.67 is: 924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.51 : 1,405.80 = 669.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.51/1,405.80 = 669.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.51x = 1,405.80 × 669.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.51x = 941,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,418.74/1,018.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.31

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