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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.60, 1,551.12 and 669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.60, 1,551.12 and 669.28 is: 1,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.60 : 1,551.12 = 669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.60/1,551.12 = 669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.60x = 1,551.12 × 669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.60x = 1,038,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,135.76/1,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.45

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