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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.55, 2,099.93 and 669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.55, 2,099.93 and 669.06 is: 1,003.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.55 : 2,099.93 = 669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.55/2,099.93 = 669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.55x = 2,099.93 × 669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.55x = 1,404,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,975.82/1,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.88

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