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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.30, 2,562.33 and 669.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.30, 2,562.33 and 669.97 is: 1,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.30 : 2,562.33 = 669.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.30/2,562.33 = 669.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.30x = 2,562.33 × 669.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.30x = 1,716,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,689.95/1,709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.32

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