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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.93, 2,502.46 and 939.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.93, 2,502.46 and 939.71 is: 1,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.93 : 2,502.46 = 939.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.93/2,502.46 = 939.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.93x = 2,502.46 × 939.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.93x = 2,351,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,586.69/1,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.19

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