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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.76, 1,528.90 and 669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.76, 1,528.90 and 669.90 is: 1,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.76 : 1,528.90 = 669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.76/1,528.90 = 669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.76x = 1,528.90 × 669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.76x = 1,024,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,210.11/1,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.38

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