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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.58, 2,304.29 and 1,006.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.58, 2,304.29 and 1,006.53 is: 1,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.58 : 2,304.29 = 1,006.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.58/2,304.29 = 1,006.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.58x = 2,304.29 × 1,006.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.58x = 2,319,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,339.53/1,669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.18

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