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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.42, 2,565.12 and 669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.42, 2,565.12 and 669.38 is: 1,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.42 : 2,565.12 = 669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.42/2,565.12 = 669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.42x = 2,565.12 × 669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.42x = 1,717,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,027.20/1,709.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.45

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