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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.44, 2,565.30 and 669.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.44, 2,565.30 and 669.43 is: 1,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.44 : 2,565.30 = 669.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.44/2,565.30 = 669.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.44x = 2,565.30 × 669.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.44x = 1,717,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,294.50/1,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.60

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