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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.61, 2,321.57 and 669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.61, 2,321.57 and 669.94 is: 1,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.61 : 2,321.57 = 669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.61/2,321.57 = 669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.61x = 2,321.57 × 669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.61x = 1,555,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,312.61/1,547.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.98

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