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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.74, 1,651.33 and 669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.74, 1,651.33 and 669.18 is: 1,002.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.74 : 1,651.33 = 669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.74/1,651.33 = 669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.74x = 1,651.33 × 669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.74x = 1,105,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,037.01/1,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.99

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