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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.36, 2,562.15 and 669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.36, 2,562.15 and 669.17 is: 1,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.36 : 2,562.15 = 669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.36/2,562.15 = 669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.36x = 2,562.15 × 669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.36x = 1,714,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,513.92/1,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.02

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