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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.99, 1,551.78 and 669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.99, 1,551.78 and 669.69 is: 1,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.99 : 1,551.78 = 669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.99/1,551.78 = 669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.99x = 1,551.78 × 669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.99x = 1,039,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,211.55/1,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.11

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