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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.61, 2,044.31 and 669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.61, 2,044.31 and 669.48 is: 1,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.61 : 2,044.31 = 669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.61/2,044.31 = 669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.61x = 2,044.31 × 669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.61x = 1,368,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,625.14/1,362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.42

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