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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.23, 2,461.73 and 669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.23, 2,461.73 and 669.02 is: 1,002.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.23 : 2,461.73 = 669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.23/2,461.73 = 669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.23x = 2,461.73 × 669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.23x = 1,646,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,930.95/1,642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.86

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