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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.29, 2,759.57 and 669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.29, 2,759.57 and 669.47 is: 1,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.29 : 2,759.57 = 669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.29/2,759.57 = 669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.29x = 2,759.57 × 669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.29x = 1,847,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,452.88/1,840.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.89

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