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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.27, 2,320.44 and 669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.27, 2,320.44 and 669.74 is: 1,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.27 : 2,320.44 = 669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.27/2,320.44 = 669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.27x = 2,320.44 × 669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.27x = 1,554,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,079.88/1,548.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.75

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