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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.79, 2,564.48 and 669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.79, 2,564.48 and 669.75 is: 1,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.79 : 2,564.48 = 669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.79/2,564.48 = 669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.79x = 2,564.48 × 669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.79x = 1,717,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,557.13/1,709.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.54

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