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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.33, 2,978.33 and 669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.33, 2,978.33 and 669.20 is: 1,003.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.33 : 2,978.33 = 669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.33/2,978.33 = 669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.33x = 2,978.33 × 669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.33x = 1,993,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,080.20/1,985.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.91

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