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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.38, 2,564.40 and 669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.38, 2,564.40 and 669.34 is: 1,004.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.38 : 2,564.40 = 669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.38/2,564.40 = 669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.38x = 2,564.40 × 669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.38x = 1,716,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,455.50/1,709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.14

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