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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.63, 2,760.62 and 669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.63, 2,760.62 and 669.52 is: 1,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.63 : 2,760.62 = 669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.63/2,760.62 = 669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.63x = 2,760.62 × 669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.63x = 1,848,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,295.17/1,839.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.71

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