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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.58, 2,319.45 and 669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.58, 2,319.45 and 669.06 is: 1,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.58 : 2,319.45 = 669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.58/2,319.45 = 669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.58x = 2,319.45 × 669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.58x = 1,551,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,851.22/1,547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.76

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