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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.29, 2,045.14 and 669.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.29, 2,045.14 and 669.62 is: 1,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.29 : 2,045.14 = 669.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.29/2,045.14 = 669.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.29x = 2,045.14 × 669.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.29x = 1,369,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,470.09/1,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.27

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