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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.40, 1,929.11 and 669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.40, 1,929.11 and 669.26 is: 1,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.40 : 1,929.11 = 669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.40/1,929.11 = 669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.40x = 1,929.11 × 669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.40x = 1,291,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,077.64/1,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.42

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