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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.81, 2,565.12 and 669.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.81, 2,565.12 and 669.87 is: 1,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.81 : 2,565.12 = 669.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.81/2,565.12 = 669.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.81x = 2,565.12 × 669.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.81x = 1,718,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,295.68/1,709.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.96

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