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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.79, 2,303.99 and 1,006.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.79, 2,303.99 and 1,006.69 is: 1,389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.79 : 2,303.99 = 1,006.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.79/2,303.99 = 1,006.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.79x = 2,303.99 × 1,006.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.79x = 2,319,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,403.69/1,669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.04

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