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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.71, 1,618.92 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.71, 1,618.92 and 669.42 is: 1,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.71 : 1,618.92 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.71/1,618.92 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.71x = 1,618.92 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.71x = 1,083,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,737.43/1,081.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.87

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