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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.98, 2,305.50 and 1,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.98, 2,305.50 and 1,007 is: 1,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.98 : 2,305.50 = 1,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.98/2,305.50 = 1,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.98x = 2,305.50 × 1,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.98x = 2,321,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,638.50/1,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.22

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