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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.41, 2,303.37 and 1,038.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.41, 2,303.37 and 1,038.96 is: 1,433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.41 : 2,303.37 = 1,038.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.41/2,303.37 = 1,038.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.41x = 2,303.37 × 1,038.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.41x = 2,393,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,109.30/1,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.51

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