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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.82, 1,927.47 and 669.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.82, 1,927.47 and 669.59 is: 1,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.82 : 1,927.47 = 669.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.82/1,927.47 = 669.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.82x = 1,927.47 × 669.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.82x = 1,290,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,605.00/1,285.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.73

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