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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.32, 1,869.36 and 669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.32, 1,869.36 and 669.52 is: 1,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.32 : 1,869.36 = 669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.32/1,869.36 = 669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.32x = 1,869.36 × 669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.32x = 1,251,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,573.91/1,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.41

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