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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.32, 2,303.40 and 970.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.32, 2,303.40 and 970.56 is: 1,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.32 : 2,303.40 = 970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.32/2,303.40 = 970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.32x = 2,303.40 × 970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.32x = 2,235,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,587.90/1,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.22

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