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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.18, 1,550.34 and 669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.18, 1,550.34 and 669.47 is: 1,002.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.18 : 1,550.34 = 669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.18/1,550.34 = 669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.18x = 1,550.34 × 669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.18x = 1,037,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,898.37/1,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.63

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