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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.30, 2,499.15 and 1,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.30, 2,499.15 and 1,021.30 is: 1,529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.30 : 2,499.15 = 1,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.30/2,499.15 = 1,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.30x = 2,499.15 × 1,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.30x = 2,552,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,381.90/1,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.01

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