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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.59, 2,503.83 and 929.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.59, 2,503.83 and 929.55 is: 1,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.59 : 2,503.83 = 929.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.59/2,503.83 = 929.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.59x = 2,503.83 × 929.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.59x = 2,327,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,435.18/1,669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.02

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