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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.63, 2,503.65 and 976.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.63, 2,503.65 and 976.50 is: 1,464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.63 : 2,503.65 = 976.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.63/2,503.65 = 976.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.63x = 2,503.65 × 976.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.63x = 2,444,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,823.61/1,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.29

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