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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.01, 2,053.58 and 666.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.01, 2,053.58 and 666.86 is: 1,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.01 : 2,053.58 = 666.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.01/2,053.58 = 666.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.01x = 2,053.58 × 666.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.01x = 1,369,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,447.02/1,369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.32

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