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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.56, 2,563.84 and 669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.56, 2,563.84 and 669.52 is: 1,004.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.56 : 2,563.84 = 669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.56/2,563.84 = 669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.56x = 2,563.84 × 669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.56x = 1,716,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,542.16/1,709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.08

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