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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.56, 2,466.24 and 669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.56, 2,466.24 and 669.58 is: 1,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.56 : 2,466.24 = 669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.56/2,466.24 = 669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.56x = 2,466.24 × 669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.56x = 1,651,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,344.98/1,643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.74

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