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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.26, 2,099.75 and 669.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.26, 2,099.75 and 669.03 is: 1,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.26 : 2,099.75 = 669.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.26/2,099.75 = 669.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.26x = 2,099.75 × 669.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.26x = 1,404,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,802.78/1,400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.24

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