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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.69, 1,706.01 and 669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.69, 1,706.01 and 669.39 is: 1,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.69 : 1,706.01 = 669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.69/1,706.01 = 669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.69x = 1,706.01 × 669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.69x = 1,141,986.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,986.03/1,137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.78

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