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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.60, 2,564.44 and 669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.60, 2,564.44 and 669.56 is: 1,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.60 : 2,564.44 = 669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.60/2,564.44 = 669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.60x = 2,564.44 × 669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.60x = 1,717,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,046.45/1,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.36

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